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February 20, 2020
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I am trying to add my 1098-T to my tax return but it keeps saying that it is not deductible, why is that?

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February 20, 2020

You may need to provide additional information. Whose 1098-T is it? A dependent? Yourself? Please let us know a little bit more so we can help you.

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April 6, 2023

Same for me on my 2022 return.  Trying to enter 1098-T for my dependent, full-time student.  Say's it's not deductable?   It's a lot of money and should reduce the money I owe by a lot.   Why is this happening?

April 6, 2023

There are a few reason's why you may not qualify for the education expense deduction.  

 

  • You're filing your return as Married Filing Separately
  • Your adjusted gross income (AGI) is too high
    • The American Opportunity Tax Credit AGI limit is $90,000 ($180,000 for joint returns)
    • The Lifetime Learning Credit AGI limit is $90,000 ($180,000 for joint returns)
  • Your expenses were paid with tax-free scholarships, fellowships, grants, education savings account funds, tax-free savings bond interest, or employer-provided education assistance

For more information on education credits, see the link below:

 

Education Expenses Credit

 

@dpmmusic 

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April 6, 2023

Thanks for the reply.  We are filing Married Jointly.  AGI is below $180k.  1098-T Paid for with cash. I should get the deduction correct?