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I am 25years old, but work a full time job and am not a dependent. If my step dad payed my tuition but he is not claiming me then can I claim it instead?

 
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rjs
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I am 25years old, but work a full time job and am not a dependent. If my step dad payed my tuition but he is not claiming me then can I claim it instead?

Yes, if you are not a dependent of anyone you can claim the tuition that your stepfather paid. It's treated as if he gave you the money and you paid the tuition.

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rjs
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I am 25years old, but work a full time job and am not a dependent. If my step dad payed my tuition but he is not claiming me then can I claim it instead?

Yes, if you are not a dependent of anyone you can claim the tuition that your stepfather paid. It's treated as if he gave you the money and you paid the tuition.

maglib
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I am 25years old, but work a full time job and am not a dependent. If my step dad payed my tuition but he is not claiming me then can I claim it instead?

you will also get to claim your personal exemption. Whoever gets the exemption, claims the 1098T
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I am 25years old, but work a full time job and am not a dependent. If my step dad payed my tuition but he is not claiming me then can I claim it instead?

Yes, you can claim it.

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