I can't enter my dependent's 1098-t form.

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March 27, 2020
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When I go to add a student it automatically takes me to my form 1098-t but I need to add my depended on myself. I also can't add a student other than myself.

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JotikaT2

Try this and see if this helps.  I understand some steps may be repetitive but it should fix whatever is going on and let you proceed with your return.

Go to the input section for the 1098-T.
You will probably skip to the section titled books and supplies.  Just continue as you probably will not be able to enter any information here.  Just continue through the screen.
Do Not enter any scholarship amounts when it asks if the scholarship is listed in Box 5 of the 1098-T.  We want to avoid potentially doubling up any input already made.  Hit continue instead.
Continue through all the screens.
You may get a message which says you can't maximize because there are no expenses.  Just select continue until it takes you back to the Wages & Income screen.
Now, Go back into the "Education Credit" section.
Select "Edit" next to the student.
It will ask you if you had an education credit and show you the summary.
Select "Edit" to the right of Tuition.
It will ask you if you received a 1098-T.  Select Yes and continue.
The next page should show you your input on the 1098-T.
Continue through the screens

This should eventually take you to the screen showing which deduction you can take.

After you pass this screen, run a review.  The issue should resolve itself allowing you to proceed with your return and add your son as a student.

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shigenonAuthor

Thanks for the reply!

Unfortunately, I am still unable to add a student. Even after clicking through all of the Continue buttons, when I got to the page to fill out the 1098-T I can only look at my 1098-T and every time I click add a student it still shows up as my form not my dependent's.

JotikaT2

Let's try something else.

Go back into your My Info section of the program.

Under the Personal info summary, select Edit to the right of your dependent's name.
Continue through the screens until you see How many months did...live with you in 2019?
Be sure to select The whole year for both questions.
Continue through the remaining screens and confirm you input.

At the end of this section, it will tell you if your child qualifies as your dependent.

After confirming that your child can be treated as a dependent, go back into the federal interview section.