Education

I am also looking to possibly file his 2018 return.  I didn't do it because all he had was the same as in 2019, some wages and a 1098-T.  I was thinking I would file his 2018 so I can get his federal money back.  Can I also do the same and put his income from his 1098-T on his return and then amend my return to add the expense side to get the AOC credit. or would I ben penalized?