Where do I enter my student information?

TysonS
TysonS Member Posts: 2 Newcomer
edited April 7 in Credits/Deductions

My son started college this summer. We got a 1098-T from the college. Where do I enter this information?

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  • PamelaP
    PamelaP FreeTaxUSA Agent Posts: 13

    Hey TysonS,

    A 1098-T can be entered by selecting "Deductions/Credits" > "College Tuition (Form 1098-T)." In addition to the information on the 1098-T, the software will ask more questions about educational expenses to calculate which education credit would give you the largest refund.

  • 23jessicas
    23jessicas Member Posts: 1 Newcomer

    This doesn't work for me. It just tells me that I don't qualify for the deduction and then doesn't navigate me to the form. How can I enter the form manually?

  • RyanZ
    RyanZ FreeTaxUSA Agent Posts: 80

    Hello, 23jessicas, welcome to the FreeTaxUSA Community!

     

    We recommend that you use the IRS Interactive Tax Assistant to determine if you qualify for the education credit on your 2024 income tax return.   https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/am-i-eligible-to-claim-an-education-credit

     Our software doesn't allow you to make direct entries onto any of the tax forms or schedules.  If you determine that you are eligible to claim an education credit on your 2024 tax return, please log in to your account and contact Support regarding your specific circumstances regarding the entry of the form 1098-T. The Support Link is in the top right corner of the page after you log in.

  • AMGIII
    AMGIII Member Posts: 1 Newcomer

    I am eligible, but you charge $7.99 for the live support. Is everyone just required to pay $7.99 if they want that deduction?

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  • pandaexpressfan_1
    pandaexpressfan_1 Member Posts: 32 Level 4

    Just contact the regular support if you don't want to pay for the live support, you won't have the live chat and other benefits of the deluxe support, but you'll still be able to contact them.

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