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<p>( I am assuming that an increase to box 2 of the 1098-T would be better tax-wise, correct? </p>
<p>Box 2 says - Amts billed for qualified tuition and related expenses. So what would INCREASE relation expenses? )</p>
<p>Tuition Statement - Other Adjustment</p>
<p>Enter below any other item that should increase or decrease the amount of your qualifying tuition to be used in the calculation of the credits or deduction. A positive entry will increase the qualified and a negative entry will decrease the qualified amount.</p>