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    Jan 25, 2010, 07:39 PM
    Can my dependent file taxes & include college tuition for tax credit?
    Can my dependent file taxes and take a deduction for college tuition payments made by his parent on his behalf? He doesn't get financial aid & makes only a little money from working on campus. I (the parent) do not qualify to take the tuition as a deduction on my tax filing.
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    Jan 26, 2010, 09:37 AM

    The tax-filer who claims the exemption of the student, claims 1098-T tuition and fee deduction or education credit.
    That is the dependent student can not claim 1098-T deduction or credit. Only the parents of dependent student can claim it.
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