1098-T Issues

[Pasaka]

I'm married and filling jointly. My gross income is $125,000 and my wife is a student. She got her 1098-T and her scholarship ($53,550) is more than her tuition ($16700) for 2024. Because of this, we are been asked to pay tax of about $8600 which is ridiculous because:

1. That $53,550 is the total amount for the 16 month accelerated program which she just started in Fall 2024. 

2. The difference ~$37,000, has not been given to her in a form of check or cash.

Could this be a mistake from the school? How do I enter this number to reflect exactly how much she paid in 2024?

[MindyB]

You need to indicate that the $37,000 was not for 2024.  

Here is how:

• Navigate to Federal > Deductions & Credits > Expenses and Scholarships (Form 1098-T)
• Add/Edit, Choose edit again when you see your wife's name and school
• Choose edit next to "Scholarships/Grants (for all schools)"
• Continue to the screen that is entitled "Did her Aid Include Amounts Not Awarded for 2024 Expenses?"
• Choose yes, and enter the amount for future tuition
• Remember to include that same amount as scholarship income next year, when the education expenses are‌ reported.

[Pasaka]

As you can see, there is no option for that question.

[Pasaka]

I just saw it. Thanks.