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Level 2
posted Apr 12, 2021 6:42:37 PM

W2 amount doesn't match up with final amount listed

When I inputted my W2 amount, TurboTax has it right, but after I got to the end, it added an extra $4646 in income. I've done all the math and I'm not sure where it came from. I only have a single W-2 and some scholarships from the 1098-T. It is unclear where this amount is coming from! 

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Level 15
Apr 12, 2021 6:45:50 PM


@smatin wrote:

When I inputted my W2 amount, TurboTax has it right, but after I got to the end, it added an extra $4646 in income. I've done all the math and I'm not sure where it came from. I only have a single W-2 and some scholarships from the 1098-T. It is unclear where this amount is coming from! 


If the scholarship exceeded the tuition then it is taxable and will show on the 1040 line 1 with "SCH" next to it.

Level 2
Apr 12, 2021 6:50:08 PM

Ok, I see that. Even if it is taxable income, the math doesn't add up. Maybe I am missing something.

Level 15
Apr 12, 2021 6:55:08 PM

What math does not match up?    What goes on line 1 comes for what you entered on the 1098-E (or additional scholarships not reported on the 1098-E that you entered.)

Level 2
Apr 12, 2021 7:03:52 PM

On my 1098-T (I did not do a 1098-E) box 5 is greater than box 1. So I assume that excess is taxable income. However, it does not match the amount listed under SCH in box 1 of the 1040 form. Not sure where the extra income came from, and I can't figure it out. 

Level 15
Apr 12, 2021 7:15:25 PM

"E" was a typo.    The amount should be the 1098-T box 5 minus box 1.      I  Did you also enter scholarships in the education interview in addition to the 1098-T?

 

If not I suggest deleting the 1098-T and see if it is still there coming from somewhere else.