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Education: Deductions, Credits, and Answers

There’s no doubt about it, education tax benefits can make a huge difference in your refund. The American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) typically offers the largest tax break. But if you don’t qualify for that, there’s always the Lifetime Learning Cr... read more

Can I deduct fees for Osher, lifelong learning program for seniors at UCSD?

OSHER is at colleges and universities all over the country. We pay a one time yearly fee to study.

why was school proper tax not done?

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My son will claim his daughter as a dependent on his taxes. What is the best way for him and her to file their taxes?

My granddaughter has $4,004.90 payments on line 1 of 1098-T. She also has $1,675.00 on line 5 of 1098-T. Her wages, tips and other compensation on her W-2 line 1 is $14,898.00. Her father will be claiming her as a dependent and he paid for her tuitio... read more

People Worksheet indicates erroneussly Student status as "Yes" for my spouse. This is incorect. How do I fix the worksheet?

I no longer see the question in the "Personal Info" section of the interview, pertaining the student status.. Also, you can no longer clear nor delete the People wks. form in TT Desktop version.

1099-Q box 6 question is worded very confusing

the step-by-step form for the 1099-Q brings you to Box 6. The question is worded twice. Once where you would answer Yes. And once where you would answer No.=======================Box 6: Is the recipient of the distribution the designated beneficiary?... read more

Every time I try to run through Expenses and Scholarships for my 1098-T, I get logged out

Graduate student Fellowship award

Hello,Where/ how in TT to report Felowship stipend for graduate student. The university was not sending out w2 or any form as it considered an award, not pay.

College deduction not received for spring semester of senior year

I am preparing my sons taxes, he claims himself on a single filer return. He paid the spring 2025 tuition 12/27/2024 out of a college advantage account directly to the university. Therefore, he did not get a 1099-Q in 2025. In 2024 the university 109... read more

We use the "Ohio Autism Scholarship" to cover most of our son's tuition to a specialized all-autism school. Can we also claim the nonchartered tuition credit?

Why doesn't turbotax allow me to enter qualified education expenses like room & board? is their a problem with the software?

It allows books and supplies to be entered if charged by the institution, and indicates other expenses can be entered later, but it never then prompts for other expenses before moving out of the 1098-T and 1099-Q sections in the online version.

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My 2025 federal return is erroring on my kids not having student status checked. Are they considered full time students if they are in elementary school?

Hi, I need to get my daughter's PIN number to resubmit but found out that she received a 1098-T from college. I'm taking the standard deduction do I need to enter it?

If I should enter it where? I can't seem to get to a place where I can put it in.

TurboTax is not providing a space to enter qualifying education expenses. I am the recipient of a 529 distribution and my nondependent child is the beneficiary. Where?

I am a Fulbright ETA and I don't know if I need to claim my grant.

I worked full time teaching last year so the grant does not exceed my income. Still, is this something I need to claim as income if it is a grant? I have heard multiple advices...some people say yes and some people say no, claim it as a scholarship?

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Education: Deductions, Credits, and Answers

Can I deduct fees for Osher, lifelong learning program for seniors at UCSD?

why was school proper tax not done?

My son will claim his daughter as a dependent on his taxes. What is the best way for him and her to file their taxes?

People Worksheet indicates erroneussly Student status as "Yes" for my spouse. This is incorect. How do I fix the worksheet?

1099-Q box 6 question is worded very confusing

Every time I try to run through Expenses and Scholarships for my 1098-T, I get logged out

Graduate student Fellowship award

College deduction not received for spring semester of senior year

We use the "Ohio Autism Scholarship" to cover most of our son's tuition to a specialized all-autism school. Can we also claim the nonchartered tuition credit?

Why doesn't turbotax allow me to enter qualified education expenses like room & board? is their a problem with the software?

My 2025 federal return is erroring on my kids not having student status checked. Are they considered full time students if they are in elementary school?

Hi, I need to get my daughter's PIN number to resubmit but found out that she received a 1098-T from college. I'm taking the standard deduction do I need to enter it?

TurboTax is not providing a space to enter qualifying education expenses. I am the recipient of a 529 distribution and my nondependent child is the beneficiary. Where?

I am a Fulbright ETA and I don't know if I need to claim my grant.

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