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. But, then you will have to report the reimbursement as taxable income on you 2020. return
It may get a little complicated reporting the 2020 reimbursement next year, since your employer ill treat it as tax free (up t $5250). See below for how to do it. Since the American Opportunity Credit is so generous (100% on the first $2000, 25% on the next $2000), you will come out ahead by claiming it (up to $4000).
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. 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 Prior year Tuition reimbursement and the amount (not more than $4000).
