Washington University Of Virginia: 1098-T FAQS

Annandale VA

27 October, 2021

10:30 AM

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Press release from Washington University of Virginia: October 26, 2021 What is a 1098-T? What am I supposed to do with the 1098-T form? WUV is not required to issue a Form 1098-T to: Nonresident alien students, unless requested by the student. U.S. citizen, resident alien and nonresident alien students whose qualified tuition and related expenses are entirely waived or paid entirely with scholarships or grants. What if I forgot to request 1098-T for previous years?? Can I get a copy (photocopy) of 1098-T for previous years? What is the deadline to request the 1098-T form for 2021? The deadline to request 1098-T form is on Friday, December 31st, 2021. WHY IS MY SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (SSN) OR INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYER IDENTIFICAITON NUMBER (ITIN) REQUIRED FOR THE 1098-T TAX FORM? Federal regulations require students to furnish their Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for federal reporting requirements. These requirements apply to any student, regardless of whether the student seeks or intends to seek the American opportunity tax credit (formerly "Hope credit") or Lifetime Learning Credit. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that your information is accurate by December 31, 2021. A student who does not provide their SSN or ITIN upon request by the educational institution can be subject to a fine imposed by the IRS. What if I have more questions? You may contact our Student Account in Finance Office at 571-369-0548 / 571-730-8369 This press release was produced by Washington University of Virginia. The views expressed here are the author's own.