1098T- Scholarships/grants

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March 25, 2022
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As a University Professor, I have a benefit that allows my daughter to attend the University, Tuition Free. The amount of that benefit is included in the Scholarship or grants section of her 1098-T. In Turbo-Tax, it asks if any portion of the amount in that box is Tax-Free employer provider assistance. Since it is provided by my employer, should I put that amount in the box it is asking to include it. Not sure if this "Employer provided assistance" refers to my employer or hers??

Hal_Al

Employee

Q. In Turbo-Tax, it asks if any portion of the amount in that box is Tax-Free employer provider assistance. Should I put that amount in the box it is asking to include it?

A. No. Technically, what you have you have is a tuition waiver. The fact that it is in box 5 of the 1098-T with offsetting Tuition in box 1 is all that's needed.