Q. No, the room and board is *included* in the 11185.48 listed on 1098-T. Is this a mistake on the school's part?
A. Yes, or you are misunderstanding what's on the 1098-T. Room and board does not go in box 1 or anywhere on the 1098-T. Sometimes Box 1 will include money for the tuition for the first term next year.
You can count the $1300 for the computer and a reasonable estimate (based on the school's meal plan) for the food cost at home.
