Education

Here's how to enter your dependent child's higher education expenses in TurboTax:

1. Navigate to Federal > Deductions & Credits > Expenses and Scholarships (Form 1098-T)
2. Continue through the interview to answer the questions and enter the expenses.

Note: Typically, room and board expenses are not qualified education expenses. However, if you paid for them with a Coverdell ESA or a 529 plan distribution, they can reduce the taxable portion of the distribution. Room and board is should be entered on the screen asking "Did you Pay for Books or Materials to attend school?"

Here is some more information you may find useful: Guide to Tax Form 1098-T: Tuition Statement