The American Opportunity (formerly Hope) and Lifetime Learning tax credits that may be available to you if you pay higher education costs.\u00a0To assist you in claiming these credits, Marshall University will file form 1098-T with the Internal Revenue Service by January 31 each year.\u00a0 This information in no way represents tax advice from the University, as it is \u00a0the responsibility of the taxpayer to determine eligibility for the credit.\u00a0 Please do not contact Marshall University regarding your eligibility for this credit.<\/p>\n
To obtain more information on the American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning tax credits, please refer to IRS Publication 970 – Tax Benefits for Higher Education<\/a> or contact the Internal Revenue Service directly at 1-800-829-1040.\u00a0 For specific questions concerning information provided within your 1098-T please contact Marshall University at 1-800-438-5389.<\/p>\n The IRS requires the University to issue Form 1098-T, Tuition Payments Statement, to each student by January 31.\u00a0 The form 1098-T is an information tax document to aid taxpayers in determining whether they are eligible to claim a tax deduction or one of the education tax credits.\u00a0 The Form 1098-T is NOT to be filed with a tax return.\u00a0 Its purpose is not to report scholarship income to the IRS.\u00a0 It is for information purposes only.<\/p>\nWhat is a Form 1098-T (Tuition Statement)?<\/h2>\n
How To Obtain a Copy of Your 1098-T Form<\/h2>\n