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June 1, 2019
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Can I claim tuition paid by childs education trust (funded by deceased aunt) reported on 1098T? My child is 19, full-time student, no income, claimed as my dependent.

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Best answer by Hal_Al

Yes. Whomever claims the student as a dependent, claims the education credit, regardless of where the funds came from*.

*Scholarships and 529 plans are treated differently. 

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June 1, 2019

Yes. Whomever claims the student as a dependent, claims the education credit, regardless of where the funds came from*.

*Scholarships and 529 plans are treated differently.