DawnC
Employee Tax Expert

Deductions & credits

You can generate Form 8863 by going through the Education section in the Deductions and Credits Section.   There is not a separate entry spot for each of the education credits, instead, you enter all of your expenses in the 1098-T section and TurboTax will calculate your credit options for you.   Use the 1098-T section even if you don't have a 1098-T, all education expenses go there anyway.  

 

Here's how to get to the Education section:

  1. Open (continue) your return, if you don't already have it open.
  2. Search for 1098t and select the Jump to link at the top of your search results.
  3. On the ''Do you want to enter your higher education expenses?'' screen, answer Yes 

You can also click on Start next to Education Expenses/1098-T in the Education section within the Deductions and Credits (Federal) area.  You need to add yourself as a student and then proceed to add the school.   Once you continue through you will be able to add other expenses.  

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