Education

Yes, we can help with the steps to enter your education expenses.

To break it down:

2019: Here are some articles that can help:

1. Check the link to confirm that your program qualifies for the education credit
   1. If it is listed, then you can expect the credit to be allowed based on your circumstances. Don't worry, TurboTax will ask you questions and direct you to your best option.
      1. Rules to claim an education credit
      2. Qualifying education expenses
      3. Income Limits to claim an education credit
2. Report your Tuition and your education expenses. Here is a link to help with this: How do I enter Form 1098-T?

Prior Years: You do not need to wait to file 2019.

1. You cannot go back to five years ago, unfortunately. The IRS allows for adjustments 3 years back only
2. Begin adjustments with 2016. It will not be connected to the details in 2016, but that is ok. You can still submit your amended return per usual through the mail.
   1. Here is a link to help with amending your return for all past years, 2016. 2017 and 2018.
   2. Use the TurboTax CD/Download Software
3. After 2016 is done, then, you can Amend 2017. It will not be connected to the details in 2016, but that is ok. You can still submit your amended return per usual through the mail.
4. After 2017 is done, then you can Amend 2018. It will not be connected to the details in 2017, but that is ok. You can still submit your amended return per usual through the mail.

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