Student is dependent, but mother has no income only social security. on student's 1098-t show more schlorships than expenses causing him taxable income. Can mother file

[cpn]

If mother files a no income return can the 1098-T be reported on her return and not hve to pay taxes on difference in expenses and schlorships.

[IRonMaN]

Is the difference actually over the filing requirements for the kid?

[cpn]

no, problem is on student's return he has $12,000 part-time w-2 and when putting 1098-T on his return, he has to pay $400 taxes. mother return no taxes due.

[IRonMaN · Accepted solution]

It can't go on mom's return.  Sounds like he will owe $400 this year.

[rbynaker]

1098-T forms are notoriously incorrect.  I would get a financial transcript from the school. 

[BobKamman]

Are you sure Mom is not a dependent of the son, who can file Head of Household?

[cpn]

I agree, I'm trying to get a transcript from school.  I know that room and board was taken out of schlorships and grant, but now listed on 1098-T.  Thanks

[cpn]

Thanks, I'm working on getting the difference down.