Can I file tax return only with 1098T.

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February 7, 2023
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KrisD15

Possible.

Did you pay more in education expenses than what you received in Scholarships or Grants?

(Is Box 1 larger than Box 5?)

Are you a dependent claimed by another Taxpayer, such as your parents?

Did you supply more than half your own support?

You can start a return to see if there would be any advantage in you filing.

You would also find out if you are a student dependent (Under 24 and at least half time student) in which case the person that can claim you might use your 1098-T to get an education credit.

If scholarships received is MORE than education expenses (Box 5 is larger than Box 1) you might need to file a return to report taxable income.

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Hal_Al

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If you are a student, over age 23, and are not claimed as a dependent by someone else (e.g. your parent) you may be eligible for the up to $1000 refundable American Opportunity (tuition) Credit. That credit is not dependent on having either kids or earned income. You must be at least a half time undergraduate student. There's even a loop hole available to claim the credit, if you are on scholarship.

There's a new urban myth among college students that says they can get a $1000 from the government just for filing a tax form. For most of them, they simply aren't eligible. A full time unmarried student, under age 24, even if you don't qualify as a dependent, is only eligible for the refundable portion of the American Opportunity Credit if he supports himself by working. You cannot be supporting yourself on parental support, 529 plans or student loans & grants. You usually must have actually paid tuition, not had it paid by scholarships & grants. It is usually best if the parent claims that credit.

You cannot claim a credit if you are, or can be, claimed as a dependent by someone else.

Reference: Line 7 instructions for form 8863. https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i8863