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February 8, 2026
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how to add a college student

  • February 8, 2026
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my daugher is a college student but she does not qualify. as my dependant

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Level 15
February 8, 2026

If your dependent was a full-time college student, make sure you were careful on the MY INFO screen for “Uncommon situations” and that you indicated there that they were a student.

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Hal_Al
Level 15
Level 15
February 8, 2026

If your daughter is not your dependent, you are now allowed to enter her, on your tax return for the college student credit. 

 

If the other parent is claiming her as a dependent, that parent gets to claim the tuition/education credit, even if you were the one that paid the tuition.