In 2020, I participated in a graduate-level course to learn a new skill related to my lab working.
The Total tuition payment is $5566 (1098T-BOX1), which includes $5454 tuition cost and $112 other fees.
Two grants covered all of the $5566(1098T-BOX5) tuition cost.
1. $4908.6 was paid by Tax-free employer-provided assistance(90% of the $5454).
2. $657.4 (10% * $5454 + $112)was paid by the hard funds of my PI.
https://wpici.psychiatry.upmc.com/ogc/NewStyle/Pages/Fiscal/FAQs.htm
Questions:
1. Is it tax-free when I paid the tuition fee by the hard funds?
2. Which amount I should input to the textbox of “What portion of the $5566 from Box 5 on 1098T is from veterans' benefits and/or tax-free employer-provided assistance?” (4908.6 or 5566)
3. If the hard funding was also tax-free, where should I input the 657.4.
4. Am I eligible for the Lifetime Learning Credit or Tuition Deduction since I did not pay any money for the course by myself?
