Yes, you can claim the Lifetime Learning Credit (LLC) without a 1098-T if the school is an eligible educational institution listed on the DAPIP database, and you have proof of tuition payments.
Steps in TurboTax Online to Claim LLC Without a 1098-T:
- Log in to TurboTax and open your return - be sure you are signed in to TurboTax for link below to work.
- Navigate to Deductions & Credits > Education > Expenses and Scholarships.
- When asked if you received a 1098-T, select No.
- Enter the school’s name, address, and tuition expenses manually.
- Confirm the institution’s eligibility (on DAPIP) and ensure expenses are for tuition or required fees.
- Complete the remaining prompts to calculate the credit and apply it to your return.
