Room and Board Entry for college Student

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I am unable to enter room and board expenses for my college student to cover all of my distributions for the tax year. I spent about thirty minutes on the phone with tech support and they were clueless about any issues as it appears there is by other posts. I was then disconnected and I could not get get back through for assistance. I have used turbo tax for over thirty years and honestly this is very surprising that a miss this big could happen. If this isn't straightened out quickly i will give another platform a try. Can you give any updates on if this problem is being addressed?

anonymouse1

Level 6

What is the phone number for tech support? I can't find it anywhere. I have this question and also one about my pension. This is the most trouble I've ever had with Turbotax and I've been using it for decades too.

AmyC

Alumni - Intuit

You state the 1099-Q covered room and board and is not taxable. Since the 1099-Q was not income, it should not be entered. Tuck the 1099-Q into your tax folder. IRS Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education states that nontaxable distributions should not be entered.

@anonymouse1 See What is the Turbo Tax phone number? and follow the steps for your situation.

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