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April 14, 2026
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why Turbotax tells me that i am eligible for american opportunity credit if I marked that I am being claimed as dependent by my parents and i did not enter the 1098t?

  • April 14, 2026
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Hal_Al
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Level 15
April 14, 2026

You entered something that triggered that.  Say no when asked if you had educational expenses, unless you need to report scholarship income. 

 

At the education summary screen click on the trash can to delete what you previously entered. 

 

Here's a post on the five main points on form 1098-T:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/college-education/discussion/re-what-do-i-do-with-form-1098t/01/3760212#M63114

TurboTax support article on the 1098-T https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/college-and-education/guide-to-tax-form-1098-t-tuition-statement/L3SqH8fg0