1098-T and tuition and fees deduction

[FBN2007]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MD

On 1098-T, line 2 lists tuition billed and line 5 lists scholarship amount. When line 5 is subtracted from line 2, is that the amount that is used to figure out the tuition and fees deduction (line 34 on the 1040) using form 8917?

 

[davew128]

What would happen if you ever used a tax professional to do your return instead of begging for free advice for tons of issues way over your head?
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