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posted May 31, 2019 8:20:48 PM

Where can I enter college expenses

My daughter graduated High School in June.  She enrolled in college this fall and attended Aug-Dec.  Where can I enter what she spent on books and supplies?

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New Member
May 31, 2019 8:20:50 PM

Click on Federal Taxes, then Deductions & Credits, then scroll down the page to Education and click "Start" next to Expenses and Scholarships (Form 1098-T).  Then follow the prompts.  TurboTax will ask you to input her 1098-T information (she should have received this form from her school).

After the entry screen for the 1098-T, continue and you'll come to the screens for Additional Education Expenses such as books, classroom supplies and equipment.  This is where you'll enter her books & supplies.

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New Member
May 31, 2019 8:20:50 PM

Click on Federal Taxes, then Deductions & Credits, then scroll down the page to Education and click "Start" next to Expenses and Scholarships (Form 1098-T).  Then follow the prompts.  TurboTax will ask you to input her 1098-T information (she should have received this form from her school).

After the entry screen for the 1098-T, continue and you'll come to the screens for Additional Education Expenses such as books, classroom supplies and equipment.  This is where you'll enter her books & supplies.

New Member
Mar 27, 2021 2:52:42 PM

Turbotax won't let me enter my daughter's 1098-T info because it says my AGI is over $180,000.  I don't even get the option of entering it.  But, I need to enter the 1098T, since TurboTax is charging taxes on my 529 distribution.  Help please!

 

Level 10
Mar 27, 2021 3:36:07 PM

When you see the mesage, You Can't Claim Tuition and Other Fees, just go to the bottom of the page and continue.  You can still enter the 1098-T.

 

How to Enter 1098-T