MayaD
Employee Tax Expert

Education

Since the student listed on the 1098-T is your dependent, enter the 1098-T on your return.

 

To input the education expenses:

  1. Go to Federal Taxes,
  2. Go to Deductions and Credits.
  3. Scroll down to Education and click show more.
  4. Scroll down to Expenses and Scholarships (Form 1098-T) and click Revisit.

 

Qualified Education Expenses; for 529 and Coverdell ESA Plans

 

  • Tuition and fees;
  • Books, supplies and equipment; Computers and Software
  • Room and board expenses for students enrolled at least half-time only to the extent they are not more than the greater of
    • The allowance for room and board included in the cost of attendance for federal financial aid purposes, or
    • The actual amount charged if the student resides in housing owned or operated by the eligible education institution; and
  • Expenses for special needs services required by a special needs beneficiary and incurred in connection with enrollment or attendance.
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