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Does taxable dependent child's scholarships belong on dependent child's tax return or partents?

mikeburg
Level 2

On 1098-T for a dependent child, box 5 scholarships exceed box 1 qualified tuition and expenses by $15,000.  Which tax return does the $15,000 taxable scholarship belong on dependent child's tax return or the partents?

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sjrcpa
Level 15

Dependent child's.

But, 1098-Ts are notorious for being incorrect. Have client get a transcript from the school to see actual tuition payments.

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mikeburg
Level 2

yes

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Accountant-Man
Level 13

ESPECIALLY in the December time frame. If the student is billed in December, which calendar year should it belong to?

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