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April 6, 2025
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Why does turbo tax ask ME what my child paid in education expenses?

  • April 6, 2025
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On my parental taxes, why would it matter what my child paid for HIS educational expenses? He pays for his education, not me.

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    Hal_Al
    Employee
    April 6, 2025

    If the student is claimed as your dependent, only you can claim the tuition credit for his education. This is true even if he pays for his own education.

     

    Furthermore, most college age students are not eligible to claim the refundable education credit on their own tax return, even if they are not a dependent.