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On my 1098t, box 5 is greater than box 1. Do I enter the amt in box 1? Use the amt in box 5? Or subtract them?

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On my 1098t, box 5 is greater than box 1. Do I enter the amt in box 1? Use the amt in box 5? Or subtract them?

Enter the information on the Form 1098-T as you received it. TurboTax will do the math and take your other expenses into consideration to determine your education credit amount.

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On my 1098t, box 5 is greater than box 1. Do I enter the amt in box 1? Use the amt in box 5? Or subtract them?

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