It's unusual that you wouldn't be seeing a $2500 (at least $1000) education credit (in two pieces) on your tax return, for entering her 1098-T, if you are you eligible for the credit (income under $90K; $180K married filing jointly)
Provide the following info for more specific help:
- Box 1 of the 1098-T
- box 5 of the 1098-T
- Any other scholarships not shown in box 5
- Does box 5 include any of the 529/ESA plan payments (it should not)
- Is any of the Scholarship restricted; i.e. it must be used for tuition
- Box 1 of the 1099-Q on your 529 distribution
- Box 2 of the 1099-Q
- Box 1 of the 1099-Q on grandparent 529 distribution
- Box 2 of the 1099-Q
- Room & board paid. If student lives off campus, what is school's R&B on campus charge. If he lives at home, the school’s R&B “allowance for cost of attendance” for student living with parents.
- Other qualified expenses not included in box 1 of the 1098-T, e.g. books & computers
- How much taxable income does the student have, from what sources
- Are you eligible for the credit (income under $90K; $180K married filing jointly)
- Is the student an undergrad or grad student?
- Is the student a degree candidate attending school half time or more?
