Q. Does my daughter have to file taxes if she received a 1098-T?
A. No.
The 1098-T is only an informational document. The numbers on it are not required to be entered onto your (or your student's) tax return. However receipt of a 1098-T frequently means you are either eligible for a tuition credit or possibly your student has taxable scholarship income.
Here are the four main points on the 1098-T:
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