Tax Forms

Each year the university provides students and employees with tax documents to report amounts paid and assist in calculating federal taxes. The following are tax documents you might need:

Student Tax Forms
  • 1098-T - Reports amounts paid of tuition and related expenses. For additional information and access instructions see, 1098-T Form
    • Physical copies should be mailed out by January 31 each year. You can access the online version of your 1098-T forms starting in February each year
    • Online international students who need a 1098-T will need to request it at Request an Unavailable 1098-T
    • For student having issues with their 1098-T Form, please ensure they fulfill all of the criteria in Unavailable 1098-T Request
    • NOTE: Current PathwayConnect students are not eligible for a 1098-T 

  • TL11A  (Canadian Tax Form) - Similar to the 1098-T, TL11A reports amounts paid for tuition and related expenses.To request this form, see TL11A Form. (Requests can take up to 2 weeks to process).
Employee Tax Forms
 

Tax Forms FAQ

  • How long will it take to get my Unavailable 1098-T?
    • Unavailable 1098-Ts can take a couple of weeks to process during peak times, but during normal times it can take 3-4 days.
  • What do I do if I received my 1098-T form and it's incorrect?
    • ​​​​​​If your 1098-T form is incorrect, you can go into the Accounting Office and they will help you sort it out. 
  • Where do I find my W-2 form for taxes?

IRS 1098-T Form Description

  • The IRS Form 1098-T is an information form that colleges and universities are required to file with the Internal Revenue Service.
  • The IRS Form 1098-T reports amounts paid of qualified tuition and related expenses, as well as other related information.
  • There is no need to attach Form 1098-T to your tax return.
  • There is no IRS requirement that you must claim education credits. Claiming education tax benefits is a voluntary decision for those who may qualify.
  • Students from outside the United States should review the International Students section of this page for important information. Most international students do not need Form 1098-T for any purpose.
  • Every BYU-Idaho student who is a U.S. citizen and whose student account had financial transactions posted to it during the calendar year will have online access to their Form 1098-T or receive it in paper form in late January/early February.

For more information about form 1098-T, see 1098-T Form.

Direct student to Specific Instructions for Form 1098-T for more information.

 

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