topic How do I file for my 2024 student lifetime learning credit in Education

How do I file for my 2024 student lifetime learning credit

candicehawkins563 — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 11:06:17 GMT

I didn't know about a 1098-T form until this year and am wanting to file my 1098-T form from 2024 along with 2025

Re: How do I file for my 2024 student lifetime learning credit

xmasbaby0 — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 11:21:28 GMT

You cannot do that. You cannot stick 2024 information onto a 2025 tax return. You can amend your 2024 tax return to include the 1098T. You cannot put a 2024 tax document on a 2025 tax return.

To amend 2024:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-change-correct-return-already-filed/L4VjJ9BA2_US_en_US?uid=m76mq6z2

Use a mailing service like certified mail to track so you will know it was received since you will have a long wait.

Do not expect quick results from amending. It can take four months or more for the IRS to process an amended return.

You can watch for information here:

https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-return

Re: How do I file for my 2024 student lifetime learning credit

Hal_Al — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:15:51 GMT

Here's a post on the five main points on the 1098-T:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/college-education/discussion/re-what-do-i-do-with-form-1098t/01/3760212#M63114

I note that you're asking about the Lifetime Learning Credit, rather than the more generous American Opportunity Credit. See this TT support article https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/college-and-education/what-are-education-tax-credits/L7TuLrVqZ