amym4189
New Member

Should my tuition waiver be included in Box 1 if it was paid by the school and included in box 5?

I worked as a graduate assistant and received small monthly stipends and tuition waivers. This year my box 1 shows what I paid and box 5 includes the waivers as a scholarship. The waivers are not included on my W-2. It therefore appears as if I received a large scholarship but only paid a minimal qualified expense. Is this difference taxable and if so, how do I report it?