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posted Mar 9, 2022 12:43:24 PM

Why is my tuition amount a red flag?

I reached the end of my taxes before filing them and a page popped up saying that because my tuition was over $5000, it was a red flag and I could possibly be audited? The tuition amount is correct, plus for two semesters it is normal for tuition to be over $5000. Is this something I should be concerned about? 

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Level 4
Mar 10, 2022 8:34:13 AM

The red flag means audit risk alerts and it is nothing to worry about - they commonly pop for tuition and medical expenses as a reminder to check your amounts.

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