What is the “filers federal ID no.”

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What is the “filers federal ID no.”

Try to log into your online college account and go to their financial section to get financial details. If you didn't receive a Form 1098-T, you can still enter your school expenses without a Form 1098-T. When you come to the screen asking if you received a Form 1098-T, simply answer “ no ” to that question and proceed with the rest of the interview.

To report your Education expenses:

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‎February 28, 2021 8:14 AM

What is the “filers federal ID no.”

Maya, You didn't answer the question. We need to know what the Filer ID is and where to find it. If it is the School's Federal ID, the form should be straightforward and use that term. Remember, we use Turbo Tax because we're not accountants.

‎April 12, 2021 1:18 PM Expert Alumni

What is the “filers federal ID no.”

The ''filer's federal ID no.'' is at the top of Form 1098-T. If you don't have Form 1098-T, you have to answer NO to that question. You will only be asked for that number if entering Form 1098-T as it is specific to the school. The ID number is referenced as Filer's employer identification number on the form. @Mapper23

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‎April 12, 2021 1:28 PM New Member

What is the “filers federal ID no.”

I will give it a try. Thanks

‎March 30, 2022 12:03 PM

What is the “filers federal ID no.”

What if our kids are in school like elementary?? Do we just leave it blank? Tia

‎February 4, 2023 9:18 AM

What is the “filers federal ID no.”

@AmberLynne Your children are in elementary school?

Education expenses for grades K-12 are not deductible on your Federal return, whether for private, public, or home schooling, nor are the expenses for tutoring, after school lessons or after school activities, such as dance lessons, sports, etc. Some states allow deductions/credits for K-12 education and/or home schooling expenses; if your state has these deductions available, you will be prompted to enter them when you prepare your state return. (As far as I know, the states that offer any sort of K-12 deductions/credits are Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,Louisiana, Minnesota, and Wisconsin)

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