ThomasM125
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Education

The amounts reported as scholarship income in box 5 should not be applied towards the education expenses reported in box 1, since they are for room and board. When you enter your Form 1098-T, you can indicate that on the screen that says Did You Pay for Room and Board with a Scholarship or Grant?:

 

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