Hal_Al
Level 15

Education

Q. Does this matter (the check mark in box 7 of the 1098-T)?

A. Simple answer: No

 

Q. Does it change return $ amount?

A. No.  It only alerts you that YOU may need to adjust the amounts when claiming something on your tax return. Most people do not need to change anything.

 

Q. Should I amend after receiving return? 

A.   No, if you did not change anything and the numbers, on the 1098-T, are correct per your records.