Enter education expenses
To enter qualified expenses for the tuition and fees deduction and education credits follow these steps.
- In the Educate folder, open theEligible student informationstatement in theEducation Creditssection.
- Complete all applicable information.
- In theEd Exp Codescolumn:
- Select1, for the American Opportunity credit
- Select2, for the Lifetime Learning credit, or
- Leave blank for the Tuition and fees deduction.
Form 8917 and/or Form 8863 is completed based on the codes you select.