I have two kids in college. The education expenses section for my second child does not identify costs such as room and board, computer. Am I missing something?

Let's start with the obvious things first.

• The distribution was in your name for your dependent's education.
• You entered the 1098-T in the program.
• The students are at least half-time.
• The school is not foreign.

Additional expenses are addressed in the "Did sally Pay for Books or Materials to attend school?" screen under Education Credits. Click on the blue "What other things can I deduct."

We suggest you enter in all of your education expenses and we'll figure out the rest. In the meantime, here are answers to some common questions about education-related expenses.

Are parking fees eligible?

Is room and board deductible an eligible education expense?

Is a computer I bought for school an eligible education expense?

Can I claim expenses that I paid for with a student loan?

What if my expenses were paid for with scholarships or grants?

Do student loans count as expenses?

Can I claim education expenses from a different or previous year?

What if my parents paid my tuition/expenses?