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April 4, 2023
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Can I use half of the amount on 1098T form if I am splitting my daughters college cost with my ex wife?

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Daughter is a fulltime student, expenses shared equally by myself and ex wife. Is it worth claiming? we spent 40K this yeat.

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Hal_Al
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April 4, 2023

Q. Can I use half of the amount on 1098T form if I am splitting my daughters college cost with my ex wife?

A. No.

Only the parent that claims the student, as a dependent, is allowed to claim the tuition credit. But, that parent is allowed to claim all the money paid, whether paid by the mother, the father or the student herself.  Money paid with student loans also counts.