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Level 1
posted Jul 11, 2020 7:11:07 PM

TurboTax 2019 not showing 1098-T form

I am working on our taxes and Turbo Tax skips right over the place where one should enter the amount of tuition. Here are the steps given:

  • Do you have any higher education expenses in 2019? [[Answered with Yes]]
  • Tell us about your education plans--followed by two questions regarding the Coverdell Education Savings account and form 1099-Q. [[Both answered with No]]
  • Now lets gather T----'s Additional education Expenses -- includes books, supplies and lab equipment. [[Hit Continue button]]
  • Did T--- pay for Books or Materials to attend school? --This is followed by a place to enter costs of required and non-required purchases and INCLUDES the line Tuition and Enrollment Fees with a $0 dollar amount listed. When I click on the hyperlink associated with this line it says plainly "You entered this amount earlier".

I DID NOT ENTER IT EARLIER!!! THERE WAS NO PLACE TO DO SO! 

THIS BUG NEEDS TO BE FIXED IMMEDIATELY!!!

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Level 15
Jul 11, 2020 11:18:51 PM

From the books and supplies screen, continue through the subsequent screens until you get to "Your Education Expenses Summary." On that screen, click the Edit button for the student in question. On the next screen, click the Edit button for the college that the 1098-T is from. Two screens after that you will get to the 1098-T entry screen and you can enter the tuition. After you enter it, be sure to continue through the rest of the interview to the screen to maximize your education credit.


TurboTax is aware of the bug.

 

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Level 15
Jul 11, 2020 11:18:51 PM

From the books and supplies screen, continue through the subsequent screens until you get to "Your Education Expenses Summary." On that screen, click the Edit button for the student in question. On the next screen, click the Edit button for the college that the 1098-T is from. Two screens after that you will get to the 1098-T entry screen and you can enter the tuition. After you enter it, be sure to continue through the rest of the interview to the screen to maximize your education credit.


TurboTax is aware of the bug.

 

Level 1
Jul 12, 2020 2:13:35 PM

Thank you!

New Member
Feb 18, 2021 4:21:26 PM

The same bug is still in the 2020 turbo tax, wow!  How hard is this to fix?!

Expert Alumni
Feb 18, 2021 8:22:25 PM

To enter your Form 1098-T in your 2020 program, here are the steps:

 

In TurboTax online,

  • Sign in to your account, select Pick up where you left off
  • At the right upper corner, in the search box, type in "1098t" and Enter
  • Select Jump to 1098t
  • Follow prompts
  • Next screen, "Did you get a 1098-T for the year 2020?", select your answer and

 

If you have paid qualified education expenses and meet certain requirements, you may qualify for an education tax break including the American Opportunity Tax Credit AOTC, Lifetime Learning Credit or Tuition & Fees deduction. To see if you qualify, here are the links: 

 

Qualified expenses

 

Deductions

 

Credits

Level 1
Mar 3, 2021 7:56:16 AM

I am still having the same problem. I am not able to edit my 1098-t form. Using turbotax 2020 windows version

can someone please help

Expert Alumni
Mar 3, 2021 10:11:36 AM

@pbedekar In the Education section, EDIT the Student at the Education Expenses Summary page (screenshot).

 

On the next page, EDIT the School at the 'Here's Your Education Summary' page (screenshot).

 

You will then be able to enter your 1098-T.

 

Click this link for more info on How to Enter a 1098-T.