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Deductions & credits
Just don't enter the 1098-T. The 1098-T is only an informational document. The numbers on it are not required to be entered onto your tax return.
You have a choice (actually a tax loop hole). You can claim nothing on your 2019 tax return, since it will be reimbursed in 2020. Or, you can claim a tuition credit, because you are out-of-pocket. The lifetime learning credit (LLC) is worth 20% of the tuition cost. If you're in a lower tax bracket you could come out a few dollars ahead.
It may get a little complicated reporting the 2020 reimbursement next year. The reimbursement, next year, goes on line 8 of form 1040 (schedule 1) as "Taxable Reimbursement". TurboTax can not automatically pull that from your w-2. You have to enter it manually. In TurboTax enter at::
Federal Taxes Tab
Wages and income
Scroll down to:
--less common income
---Misc Income, 1099-A, 1099-C..... (Press start)
----On the next screen, select Other reportable income
-----Two screens in, type Tuition reimbursement and $960