scholarships and grants
Box 5 shows the amount of scholarships and grants that were paid directly to the school for the student’s expenses. Scholarships and grants may reduce the amount of qualified expenses the student can use when calculating a deduction or credit.

What is Box 6 on 1098-T?

Box 6 of Form 1098-T reports adjustments made to scholarships or grants reported on a prior year Form 1098-T in Box 5. The amount reported in Box 6 represents a reduction in scholarships or grants reported for a prior calendar year.

Does Box 1 on 1098-T include scholarships?

Yes, per the 1098-T instructions, box 1 (of the 1098-T) should include amounts paid by scholarships. The terms of the scholarship dictate how it is allowed to be spent, you can’t just arbitrarily make stuff up.

Does Box 1 of 1098-T include room and board?

No, room and board is not reported on 1098-T and is not an eligible education expense for the education credits; HOWEVER, if you received certain unrestricted tax-free assistance, such as a scholarship or distributions from a college savings account, you could apply those tax-free funds to room and board, therefor …

What does 1098-T Box 1 include?

BOX 1 of IRS Form 1098-T reports the qualified tuition and related expenses paid during the calendar year. Sometimes this is referred to as qualifed education expenses, although the two are not always interchangeable. Consult a tax professional for explanation.

What happens to box 5 on a 1098-T?

The amount in box 5 is LESS THAN the amount in Box 1 (or Box 2, whichever is filled in on your 1098-T), then you can use the expenses as a deduction or credit. Subtract Box 5 from Box 1 (or Box 2). The difference is generally the amount that was paid out of pocket and that can be reported on your return.

Do you have to report excess on 1098-T?

You must report the excess as taxable income on your federal return. To do this within the program, please go to: The amount in box 5 is LESS THAN the amount in Box 1 (or Box 2, whichever is filled in on your 1098-T), then you can use the expenses as a deduction or credit. Subtract Box 5 from Box 1 (or Box 2).

When do schools have to send out 1098-T forms?

If someone else pays the expenses on behalf of the student (such as a parent), the student can still get “credit” for the expenses and therefore gets the 1098-T. Schools must send or make the form available to the student by January 31 and file a copy with the IRS by February 28.

How to find out if box 5 is taxable?

To determine if the amount in Box 5 is taxable or not, refer to Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education. If the amount is determined to be taxable (and it was not reported on Form W-2), access Screen Income in the Income folder, and open the Other income statement dialog.