Dependent Child or Parent Reports 1098-T?

Hello,

Do I as the parent or my daughter, who I claim as a dependent, need to report the 1098-T that includes tuition and scholarships? I paid the vast majority of the tuition, but I wanted to check since my daughter's name and social security number are on the 1098-T.

Since my daughter had a job over the summer, I am helping file her taxes, but I was already prompted by Turbotax to include the 1098-T on my taxes. Thanks! David

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Expert Alumni

Mar 26, 2025 2:04:31 PM

Yes. You would report the 1098-T on your return and claim the education credits for the 1098-T. A dependent cannot claim the education credits if they are claimed as a dependent.

She only needs to include the 1098-T on her return if the scholarship is more than her education expenses. If so, the scholarship becomes taxable income to HER on HER return.

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Mar 26, 2025 2:15:04 PM

If the box 1 amount exceeds the box 5 amount by less than $4000, reply back for additional advice.

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Dependent Child or Parent Reports 1098-T?