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Posted by Peter Mumford
Peter Mumford
7,774 Points

Can Team Treehouse issue a 1098-T form, so I can deduct my membership fees from my taxes?

I have been entering my membership fees as business expenses. But I think I can save more on my taxes if I Treehouse can issue me a 1098-T form. Is this possible?

2 Answers

Wayne Priestley
Wayne Priestley
19,579 Points
Wayne Priestley
Wayne Priestley
19,579 Points

Hi Peter,

With a question of this importance I would recommend you contact Treehouse support just to make sure you get the correct response.

James Barnett
James Barnett
39,199 Points
James Barnett
James Barnett
39,199 Points

Tuition-paying students at eligible colleges or other post-secondary institutions should receive a copy of Internal Revenue Service Form 1098-T from their school each year. Eligible institutions include most colleges, universities, and vocational schools that are eligible to participate in the Department of Education’s student aid programs.

from: https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/tax-tips/IRS-Tax-Forms/Guide-to-Tax-Form-1098-T--Tuition-Statement/INF22534.html

It would seem since Treehouse has stated elsewhere that they are not an accredited school* then they would not to be able to issue a 1098-T.

That being said, I neither work for Treehouse nor am I qualified to provide tax advice so you should probably email help@teamtreehouse.com for an official answer.