File IRS Form 1098-T online

Form 1098-T reports qualified tuition and related educational expenses paid by students during the tax year. This form is issued by educational institutions to the student and to the IRS. It provides details about educational expenses, which can be used to claim tax credits.

Educational institutions must file Form 1098-T with the IRS for each student who has paid qualified tuition or received scholarships and/or grants during the tax year. This includes reporting:

• Tuition and related fees paid
• Scholarships and grants received
• Adjustments made to prior year filings

Yes. You can e-file Form 1098-T through the IRS website or by mail. You may also use Avalara 1099 & W-9 to streamline the e-filing process and help prevent costly errors.

• Send copies to recipients by March 31.
• E-file with the IRS by January 31.

When these dates fall on a weekend or holiday, the deadline shifts to the next business day.

It depends. Some states require you to file Form 1098-T directly, especially if state income tax was withheld or if you’re not using the IRS Combined Federal/State Filing Program (CF/SF). Requirements, deadlines, and formats vary by state.