Will I need to wait to hear from the IRS if form 8917 was not available for print or download when I filed my 2018 return and will I need to amend?

[CynthiaR · Accepted solution]

The tuition and fee education tax deduction expired at the end of 2018 and has not yet been restored for 2018.  

As of today's date this deduction still has not been restored.  If it is restored at some future date you will be able to amend the tax return to claim the deduction.   You may qualify for other education tax credits like the American Opportunity Tax Credit or the Lifetime Learning credit.