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What is a 1098-T?

The federal government provides two types of tax credits for educational expenses paid by you during the tax year. However, not all expenses you pay to the College are considered qualified expenses. In general, tuition and fees that are directly related to your attendance and education are allowable. Room and board, insurance and other personal expenses are generally not allowed.

If you have questions about the Hope, Lifetime Learning, and American Opportunity Credit, please see:

IRS Publication 970: Chapter 2 - American Opportunity Credit
IRS Publication 970: Chapter 3 - Lifetime Learning Credit

How do I receive my 1098-T?

1098-Ts are available electronically! Go to myFSCJ. Tax form 1098-T for 2019 and prior years can be accessed in myFSCJ, “My Finances,” “Student Center,” go to the Finances section drop down box, select “View 1098-T,” and click the Go icon. If you have questions, please read the 1098-T FAQ.

What terms are included on the 1098-T?

Tax forms 1098-T are available not according to term, they record transactions that occurred anytime between January 1 and December 31 of that tax year, as required by the IRS.

I have Florida Prepaid - will I receive a 1098-T?

The amount paid by Florida Prepaid is included on your 1098-T form in Box 1 and you as the taxpayer must determine how to benefit most from these educational expenses. Florida Prepaid provides a 1099Q to all of their students.

If eligible, you may choose to claim a credit for the American Opportunity Tax Credit/Lifetime Learning Credit and use your 1098-T payment as your documentation or you can report an education deduction for your Coverdale IRA and use the 1099Q form. You cannot claim both.

Is my loan disbursement in here?

Your Stafford loan or alternative loan payment of tuition is included in Box 1 payments and the loan disbursement is not included in Box 5 Scholarships.

What if I don’t have a Social Security number on file?

If your Social Security number is not on file, the 1098-T will have a blank in the student's Social Security number field on the 1098-T. If you failed to provide the College a valid Social Security number and the College is required to file a 1098-T, you could be subject to a $270 fine by the Internal Revenue Service for not providing your Social Security number.

What does qualifying status mean?

If a "Y" exists in the qualifying status field it means the student was enrolled during the 2019 calendar year.

I received a 1098-T, does this mean I can claim the American Opportunity Tax Credit or Lifetime Learning Credit?

Receiving a 1098-T does not necessarily mean you are eligible for the American Opportunity Tax Credit or Lifetime Learning Credit. You should review the IRS Publication 970 for more information--or you may consult your tax professional.

Am I eligible for a 1098-T if I submitted a waiver?

If your tuition and fees is covered by a waiver that amount will not be included in Box 1. However if you have received additional grants and scholarships, those amounts will be included in Box 5.

I’ve changed my schedule for the spring term. Why are you showing the old amount?

The 1098-T reports payments and financial aid disbursements that occurred in January 1 to December 31 of the tax year. A change to your schedule in the current calendar year will be reported to you on your next tax year's 1098-T.

I was not enrolled in a class last year, why was a 1098-T generated for me?

The 1098-T was generated based on payments or financial aid disbursements which occurred during January 1 to December 31. The IRS requires institutions to report payments or financial aid disbursements in the year received not necessarily the year of enrollment. Account activity data is available in the myFSCJ portal. Click on the "My Finances", "Student Center," go to the Finances section drop down box, select payments and click the Go icon.

I’ve moved and did not receive a 1098-T. Will you mail me another 1098T?

1098-Ts are available in the myFSCJ portal. Click on the "My Finances", "Student Center," go to the Finances section drop down box, select "View 1098-T," and click the Go icon.

My job required me to take a CWE class. According to the Lifetime Learning Credit, I’m eligible for the credit. Do I need a 1098-T?

The 1098-T requirements do not provide for an institution to report payments for instruction other than college credit and postsecondary vocational instruction. However, you may be eligible and claim the Lifetime Learning Credit for a continuing workforce education class even though it is not included on your 1098-T. You may obtain a receipt for classes by logging into your myFSCJ portal. Click on the "My Finances, "Student Center," go to the Finances section drop down box, select "payments" and click the Go icon.

My accountant says this form is wrong, and it should be corrected. Can you explain?

The requirements and the amounts listed on a 1098-T do not exactly match the requirements and amounts used when claiming an American Opportunity Tax Credit/Lifetime Learning Credit. 1098-Ts cannot be used like a W2 or a 1099. As an example, you as a student may be eligible for the Lifetime Learning Credit if you took courses to improve your job skills.

Why did I receive a 1098-T? Now I have to report this scholarship as taxable income.

The IRS form 1098-T is not reporting taxable income like a W2 or a 1099. The 1098-T is to assist you in determining your eligibility for the American Opportunities Tax Credit /Lifetime Learning Credit

Please note that the staff at FSCJ’s Student Financial Services office cannot assist you in determining the amount you can claim for a tax credit. Your tax professional should be able to help you determine if you qualify. As well as other excellent websites on educational tax credits.

The IRS publications website
IRS Tax Information for Student
Tax Benefits for Education

What if I still have questions?

If you have any additional questions or concerns, please call (904) 646-2300, option 2 or visit a Student Financial Services on campus/center nearest you.

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