Hal_Al
Level 15

Education

The 1098-T is only an informational document. The numbers on it are not required to be entered onto your tax return. However receipt of a 1098-T frequently means you are either eligible for a tuition credit or deduction or possibly your student has taxable scholarship income. 

 

You claim the tuition credit, or report scholarship income, based on your own financial records, not the 1098-T. 

 

No, do not file and attach a statement.  Those go nowhere at the IRS. Save your proof if you ever are contacted by the IRS (unlikely).