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macpak2020
April 3, 2020
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Should I enter my 1098T and other ed expenses if my parents did on their taxes? They made too much for any additional credits or deductions?

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DanaB27
April 3, 2020

No, if you are their dependent then you cannot enter the education expenses on your return. It can only be entered on your parent's return.

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Hal_Al
Hal_Al
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April 4, 2020

DanaB27's answer is correct, in most situations. 

 

However, if your tax liability is over $500* (line 12b of form 1040), there is a provision to allow you to claim a tuition credit, on your return.  However, it requires your parents to not claim you and lose the $500 other dependent credit. 

 

*$500 isn't a rule, it's just the point at which this technique becomes practical. 

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