Hal_Al
Level 15

Education

In that case, you may use the 1098-T to  claim a tuition credit. It is not double dipping and will not cause an audit.  That money is considered YOUR money, because it is being taxed. For tax credit purposes, you (not your employer) paid the tuition.

 

That said, it is highly unusual for a company big enough to have a payroll dept. to  have a tuition reimbursement program that does not qualify as tax free (up to $5250).  

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