topic I'm an F-1, can I claim 1098-t? in Deductions & credits

I'm an F-1, can I claim 1098-t?

spoonjoon — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 23:27:28 GMT

Hello,

I was a F-2 from 2007-2012, J-2 for 2018, and F-1 from 2019-2025. I meet the substantial presence test. Can I claim my 1098-t? Sprintax reported that i was a resident for tax purposes

Re: I'm an F-1, can I claim 1098-t?

KeshaH — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 23:41:56 GMT

Yes, you can claim education credits using your 1098-T.

Since you met the substantial presence test and are treated as a resident for tax purposes, you can take advantages of various tax benefits just like any US resident - including education credits.

Re: I'm an F-1, can I claim 1098-t?

spoonjoon — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:27:16 GMT

Thank you. One more question. I was outside of school September 2022 ~ July 2024 due to my military service in another country. Would that cause an issue? I have done the math and passed the substantial presence test (about 210 days).

Re: I'm an F-1, can I claim 1098-t?

KrisD15 — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 01:06:02 GMT

No, that would not cause an issue as long as you are filing as a U.S. Resident for tax filing purposes for all of 2024 and have an ITIN or Social Security Number.

IRS Pub 970