You would file your 1098-T (Tuition
Statement) if you want to
claim an Education Credit. This form is for informational purposes only;
however the IRS already has a copy of this on file. When you enter your 1098-T,
we use this and other information to determine the educational benefits you may
be eligible for on your tax return, (such as the American Opportunity Credit or
the Lifetime Learning Credit).
To enter your Form 1098-T in TurboTax, please complete the steps below:
-
Sign in to
your TurboTax account
- Click
on Take me to my return button
- Select Federal Taxes tab (on left)
- Select
the Deductions & Credits tab (on
top)
- Scroll
down to Education (Show
More)
- Click
on Start/Update next
to Expenses and Scholarships (Form 1098-T)
- Answer Yes, to did you receive a 1098-T and follow the Interview
questions.
NOTE: If your parent(s) are claiming you as a
dependent on their tax return that's who would take the Education Credit.
