topic First time filing taxes. I'm on the education step, entered my tuition and financial aid. I'm not sure what to do for "Did you pay for books or materials to attend school" in Education

First time filing taxes. I'm on the education step, entered my tuition and financial aid. I'm not sure what to do for "Did you pay for books or materials to attend school"

dycn55 — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 18:10:18 GMT

For my education expenses, do I include my tuition cost? My tuition for the year was $15k, including financial aid. Should I include this $15k along with books, supplies, and equipment spent on education?

Re: First time filing taxes. I'm on the education step, entered my tuition and financial aid. I'm...

AmyC — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 18:23:54 GMT

No, the tuition on your 1098-T will be added by the program. You only want to enter additional expenses.

Qualified education expenses paid on behalf of the student by someone other than the student (such as a relative), are treated as paid by the student.

Here are some links:

Qualified Expenses

Available Education Credits

IRS Q & A about education credits