Do I have to submit my 1098-T form even if my tuition was paid by a family member?

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April 8, 2025
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I graduated from college last year (2024) so I was planning to submit my 1098-T form this year. I didn't think it would affect my tax return at all but after I submitted the form in the TT portal, it said I would owe money. I guess this is because the amount I received in scholarships was greater than the amount that was paid for my tuition last year, so I received some refunds in my student account. But my tuition was paid for by a family member, not myself. Therefore, those returns I received weren't deposited into my account--I never even touched that money. This being the case, am I required to include my 1098-T form when filing? Or am I ok to just leave it out? I just don't wanna end up getting any sort of penalty and owing the IRS.

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Bsch4477

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Qualified education expenses paid by someone else are considered to have been paid by you or your parent if you are claimed as a dependent. Let us know your situation and the amount in boxes 1 and 5 so we can help you.

nurrahmAuthor

My parents no longer claim me as a dependent, but I think they did last year during the semester that tuition was paid.

Box 1: $14,607.00

Box 5: $17,382.00

Edit: Just confirmed that they did in fact claim me as a dependent last year.

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What was your income during 2024? Your answer will determine whether you have a filing requirement. Only your parents can claim education credit if qualified by their AGI.