Desktop: Form 8917 - Tuition and Fees Deduction

How Can I Enter Tuition and Fees Deduction on the Desktop?

For tax years post 2020, Tuition and Fees Deductions have been suspended. The information herein is in relation to the tax years 2020 and before.

The American Opportunity Credit as well as the Lifetime Learning Credit can be substituted by the tuition and fees deduction by taxpayers who are eligible for it. Eligibility for the tuition and fees deduction is similar to the one for American Opportunity Credit.

Tuition and Fees Deduction information can be entered in the Taxx Savage Pro by:

Going to the Main Menu of the tax return (Form 1040)
Select Adjustments from the menu
Proceed to Tuition and Fees Deduction
Select New - Select the person who is a student in the return
To the question ‘Did the student receive a 1098-T for 2020’ - Answer either YES or NO as may be appropriate e
Enter the name, address and EIN of the institution then click OK once done.
Go on to select Tuition & Fees Deduction
Enter the requested amounts in the Qualified Education Expenses menu.