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    Feb 7, 2011, 01:33 PM
    H4 Tutition tax credit
    Hi,

    I am in US on H1 for last 10 years. My wife has been studying in a community college (Associates degree) for last year. I file tax as married filing jointly. Can I claim the tution fees I paid for her as a tax deduction ?

    The college has refused to issue a 1098-T (saying that she does not have a SSN, but she does have a ITIN)

    Can I still claim the tax credit with the tution bills (but no 1098-T issued by the college).

    Thanks
    Amit
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    Feb 20, 2011, 12:09 AM
    The college is being stupid. Yes, you CAN claim the credit. Just have proof that you paid the tuition in 2010, and you should have no problem.
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