topic IF my 18 year old child didn't live with us in 2016 and supported herself, went to a trade school but dropped out and has a 1098-T, can she use that on her tax return? in Education

IF my 18 year old child didn't live with us in 2016 and supported herself, went to a trade school but dropped out and has a 1098-T, can she use that on her tax return?

traciw1003 — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:38:42 GMT

Yes, if she is claiming her own dependency exemption. In...

KenH1 — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:38:44 GMT

Yes, if she is claiming her own dependency exemption. In other words, if you were claiming her as a dependent, then you could claim the potential education benefits.

Dropping out has no impact.

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