Hal_Al
Level 15

Education

Yes, your math is correct.

 

Yes, do NOT enter the 1099-Q, at all. 

 

Yes,  for the parent's taxes,  just enter $4000 as being box 1 and $0 for box 5 of the main 1098 and then proceed. Don't enter the 2nd 1098-T. It has no effect and just risks errors being made. 

 

Yes, you have the entry method for the student's return correct too.  Verify the output before filing. Although you could use a short cut: Enter the main 1098-T with numbers in boxes 1 & 5 that force the answer ($1580 taxable scholarship).

 

If the $1580 is her only income, technically she does not need to file a tax return.  But, you may want to do so, anyway, to document the taxable scholarship, that allows you to claim the full AOTC. 

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