Q. Why does TT ask if I was a full time student for 5 months for the purpose of Education-related tax breaks? My understanding is the 5 month rule only applies to the dependency test?
A. Because if you CAN BE claimed as a dependent, your eligibility for tuition credits is reduced. It also affects the kiddie tax and triggers a support question. Just answer the question. Later, in the educational expenses section, you will, again, be asked for student status (full time, half time or more, or less than half time). You must be half time or more. At that point, full time is treated as half time or more. .
