Consult with a Tax Professional
UMass Lowell is unable to provide tax advice about your 1098-T. If you have questions about how to compute your education tax credit, consult your tax professional or the IRS or call the IRS Telephone Assistance Hotline at 800-829-1040.
These Internal Revenue Service (IRS) links offer tax-related assistance:
- American Opportunity Tax Credit Questions and Answers
- Tax Benefits for Education Information Center
- Lifetime Learning Credit
In 1997, the Taxpayer Relief Act established two education tax credits and a deduction for student loan interest. These credits are explained in Publication 970 from the IRS.