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Level 1
posted Jan 31, 2020 6:43:05 PM

Possible problem?

Turbo tax efiled my taxes after telling me that I  needed a 8917 form.  After efile I received an email saying that the 8917 form was now available.  My taxes were filed with out a necessary form.

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Employee Tax Expert
Jan 31, 2020 7:44:44 PM

If you, your spouse or dependents attended post-secondary school, you may be able to deduct a portion of the tuition and fees by reporting it on IRS Form 8917.  If you did not claim an education credit, you will want to amend your return when available to claim the deduction.

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Employee Tax Expert
Jan 31, 2020 7:44:44 PM

If you, your spouse or dependents attended post-secondary school, you may be able to deduct a portion of the tuition and fees by reporting it on IRS Form 8917.  If you did not claim an education credit, you will want to amend your return when available to claim the deduction.