PaulaM
Employee Tax Expert

Education

Yes, she can be your dependent while away at college. If she is under 24 and a full time student and you supported her 100%, then she is your dependent.

Enter that she lived with you for the entire year (temporary absences while in school do not count). The 1098-T form is entered on your return because she is your dependent even if she is required to file a return. If she is required to file, she will indicate that someone else is claiming her as a dependent.

See the FAQ links below for claiming your child (exception for the living with you) and whether your daughter will need to file her own return.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3113432-who-can-i-claim-as-my-dependent

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901402-do-i-need-to-file-my-own-taxes-if-i-m-a-dependent

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