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New Member
posted Jun 1, 2019 11:18:57 AM

Where do I enter post secondary education expenses?

 I want to enter books, internet, room and board for post secondary expenses. I see the area on Turbo Tax for elementary/secondary but not post secondary. It says it can be entered later in the education topic but I'm not led there by Turbo Tax.

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Level 15
Jun 1, 2019 11:18:59 AM

Are you working on a state return?  There is nowhere on a federal return to enter K-12 expenses.

New Member
Jun 1, 2019 11:19:01 AM

Federal. Thank you

Intuit Alumni
Jun 1, 2019 11:19:02 AM

Right, without a 1098-T the TurboTax programs can't add books and supplies but you do have a right to claim those expenses. You'll need to use a tax accountant.

New Member
Jun 1, 2019 11:19:04 AM

Thank you

Intuit Alumni
Jun 1, 2019 11:19:05 AM

Education expenses for college expenses are usually entered initially with a 1098-T issued from the school. Once entered you can add additional expenses, such as books and supplies. 

Room and board expenses would only be relevant to offset a 529 distribution (1099-Q). 

College expenses and grad school expenses are treated differently tax-wise, but entered in the same "Education" section on the federal return under Deductions & Credits. 

k-12 expenses would only be mentioned on a federal return to offset a 1099-Q, but might also be relevant on a state return.