If they are qualifying expenses for the education credit,
Go to
- Deductions & Credits
- Education
- Expenses and Scholarships (Form 1098-T) Start or UPDATE
Select EDIT for the student (pencil)
Continue to "Did you have aby of these common situations in 2025?"
Select "Had education expenses other than tuition"
Continue through to the list of schools (summary screen) and select CONTINUE
Continue to the screen that says "Time to enter education expenses"
Required are books and supplies you HAD TO purchase from the school.
Optional are books and supplies you could purchase from the school, or bookstore, or Online or anywhere.
Enter the expense here, in Optional.
Room and Board is NOT an expense that is entered on this screen. Only expenses that qualify for a credit, such as books and supplies.
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