A prior year form can only be claimed/reported in the tax year for which it was issued. So if you have a 2015 form 1098-T, you have to file an amended 2015 tax return to claim/report it.
Do you get a 1098-T form every year?
What is the 1098-T form? Tuition-paying students at eligible colleges or other post-secondary institutions should receive a copy of Internal Revenue Service Form 1098-T from their school each year.
What do you need to know about the IRS Form 1098-T?
Q: What is the IRS Form 1098-T? A: The Form 1098-T is a statement that colleges and universities are required to issue to certain students. It provides the total dollar amount paid by the student for what is referred to as qualified tuition and related expenses (or “QTRE”) in a single tax year.
Do you include books in Box 2 of 1098-T?
A: No, the University does not include amounts paid for books in Box 2 of Form 1098-T. You should consult with your tax advisor to determine if payments for books, equipment or fees should be considered when preparing your income tax returns and determining eligibility for education tax credits or deductions.
Is the University required to furnish a 1098-T?
A: The University in not required, by the IRS, to furnish a Form 1098-T in the following instances: Payments for courses for which no academic credit is offered, even if the student is otherwise enrolled in a degree program. Enrolled student is a nonresident alien, unless requested by the student.
When do I get my Spring 2018 Form 1098?
The 2018 Spring semester tuition charges were generally billed and posted in November 2017 and, therefore, would have been included on the 2017 Form 1098-T, in Box 2. If a student paid for the Spring 2018 semester and any other outstanding QTRE charges in 2017, then the student would not receive a 2018 Form 1098-T.
