How do I claim American Opportunity Credit for University of Toronto?

[ebodin]

Both IRS and University of Toronto indicate a US student can claim an American Opportunity Tax Credit. I do not see how to enter information on education expenses for the school without a federal ID number. However I try, I get this message: "You'll need to enter the federal ID number for University of Toronto. If you don't have the federal ID number, you will not be eligible for the American Opportunity Credit..."

UofT issues a T2202A in place of a 1098-T and states "T2202A is generally an acceptable substitute that you, your parent or parents, or spouse can use to claim the tax credit benefit." In addition it states "University of Toronto is an eligible Title IV institution. Our Office of Postsecondary Education ID Number is 00668800. The University does not have an EIN".

References:

https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/earned-income-tax-credit/eligible-educational-ins...

http://www3.adm.utoronto.ca/php/website_files/files/fa/oop/Tax%20Education%20Credits%20Information%2...

[KiaraE]

You will state that you did not have a 1098-T when asked and continue with entering your educational expenses.

[ebodin]

I have tried that, but if I do not enter a "Filer's federal ID no." on the "Where did you go to school in 2017" form, I get the "You'll need to enter the federal ID..." message. I will attempt to add screen captures to my question.

[KiaraE]

"The University’s Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 98-6001141. When using the EIN, you must also indicate the legal name of the institution as ‘Governing Council of the University of Toronto’. " From: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www3.adm.utoronto.ca/php/website_files/files/fa/oop/Tax%20Education%20Credits%20Information%2...>

[ebodin]

Thank you for the updated information!