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  • Student's that have not previously selected to receive their form electronically will have their form mailed, using the mailing address on record in Banner (please make sure your information is always current).
  • 1098-T forms are created for all students which have been billed for qualified tuition and fees in the previous calendar year.

1098-T Details

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IRS Form 1098-T reports the qualified tuition and related expenses paid during the calendar year. Sometimes this is referred to as qualified education expenses, although the two are not always interchangeable.  Consult a tax professional for explanation. The University of West Georgia has determined, based on interpretation of the limited IRS guidance provided, which charges are included, or excluded, in qualified tuition and related expenses reported on the 1098-T form.  Please note that, while it is our goal to provide the highest level of customer service, the Office of Student Accounts and Billing Services cannot provide anyone with any tax advice.

IRS Publication 970 states that "the amount on form 1098-T might be different from the amount you actually paid and are deemed to have paid."  

IRS Form 8863 instructions state that "The amount of qualified Tuition and related expenses reported on Form 1098-T may not reflect the total amount of the qualified tuition and related expenses paid during the year for which you may claim the tax credit.  You may include qualified tuition and related expenses that are not reported on IRS Form 1098-T when claiming one of the related credits if you can substantiate payment of these expenses."

For more information on tax benefits for education and qualified expenses see: IRS Publication 970 (PDF) .

For more information on the 1098-T form, visit the About Form 1098-T page on the IRS website.