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This article provides an overview of how to complete Form 1098-T.

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About Form 1098-T

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  • Taxpayers should receive Form 1098-T if they were enrolled with an eligible educational institution. 

  • Form 1098-T reports tuition paid by the student and scholarships/grants the student received for a tax period.

  • If students disagree with the amounts on their Form 1098-T they should consult their educational institution. 

  • A 1098-T issued to a student that will be a dependent of another, will be claimed by their guardian if their payments (box 1), exceed their scholarships/grants (box 5). If scholarships/grants exceed payments then the student will claim the 1098-T.

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In a typical year with no extensions, Form 1098-T should be made available to students by January 31st, and must be filed with the IRS by February 28th.

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Completing Form 1098-T

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  1. Select Add Form.

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  2. Locate and highlight Form 1098-T , into the search bar at the bottom of the in the All Forms and & Schedules Menu. Select Form 1098-T. Double-click to add the form.

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  3. Complete the 1098-T, filling in all applicable sections. 

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Entering Form 1098-T will generate the 8863-Part III if box 1 (payments) is greater than box 5 (scholarships and grants).

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