Why do I need form 8863 when I have the 1098T?

adrinnie · ‎June 6, 2019

macuser_22 · ‎June 6, 2019

The 1098-T is a form the school provides that reports tuition and other information that is used by the 8863 form.

The 8863 it the form that computes the educational credits - American Opportunity Credit, non refundable credits, etc.

**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**

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macuser_22 · ‎June 6, 2019

The 1098-T is a form the school provides that reports tuition and other information that is used by the 8863 form.

The 8863 it the form that computes the educational credits - American Opportunity Credit, non refundable credits, etc.

**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**