topic I am a full time student with parents who will claim me as a dependent and will claim my educational tax credit on my behalf. Should I still claim educational tax credit? in Education

I am a full time student with parents who will claim me as a dependent and will claim my educational tax credit on my behalf. Should I still claim educational tax credit?

elliottvail04 — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 03:16:33 GMT

Re: I am a full time student with parents who will claim me as a dependent and will claim my educational tax credit on my behalf. Should I still claim educational tax credit?

rjs — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 03:22:34 GMT

No. If your parents claim you as a dependent you cannot claim an education credit. Only your parents can claim the credit.

Re: I am a full time student with parents who will claim me as a dependent and will claim my educational tax credit on my behalf. Should I still claim educational tax credit?

Hal_Al — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:48:37 GMT

No. A student's tuition credit can only be claimed on one tax return; either the parent's or the student's. In most cases, it's not optional; only the parent can claim it.

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