Education Tax Credits

  • How do I obtain my 1098-T Form?

  • 1098-T: Amounts Paid for Calendar Year

  • American Opportunity Tax Credit & Lifetime Learning Credits

  • Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

For more information, please read the Tax Credit Frequently Asked Questions below. Heartland ECSI also provides a FAQ Page for information relating to 1098-T forms.

  • Why did I receive a 1098-T tax form? Am I eligible to claim the tax credit?

  • When and where will the 1098-T be mailed?

  • Did you send me a 1098-T form? Why haven't I received my 1098-T form?

  • Does the 1098-T form have to be attached to my tax return?

  • My child attends VC and I need his/her payment information/My parents need a copy of my 1098-T form.

  • Why don't the tuition and fee payments reflected on my 1098-T form match my records?

  • Why does my 1098-T form show zero amount paid?

  • I know I didn't pay this much in tuition. Why are the figures on my statement so high?

  • I know I paid more that what the form shows. Why?

  • What are qualified tuition and related expenses?