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Tax Information

The Form 1098-T contains data to help you calculate your eligibility for higher education-related tax deductions or credits on your personal income tax return.

About 1098-T

The IRS requires schools to report payments received for qualified tuition and fees during the calendar year in Box 1 on Form 1098-T, as well as scholarships and grants received on behalf of the student in Box 5.

Receipt of a 1098-T does not automatically establish eligibility for educational tax deductions or credits, nor does it provide all information that might be needed to calculate any taxable portion of scholarships/grants received.

There is no IRS or UNCW requirement that you claim an educational tax deduction or credit. UNC Wilmington cannot provide tax advice.

You should refer to the IRS webpage or consult a tax advisor for further tax questions or advice.

View Your 1098T

Student instructions for how to view and download your 1098T tax form:

  1. Log into mySeaport (students only)
  2. Select the "Students" tab at the top to load the Students page
  3. On the right, under "Finances", select "Manage e-Bill and Refund Status"
  4. Choose "View Statements" from the e-Bill main page

Authorized User instructions for how to view and download your student's 1098T tax form:

  1. Log into the e-bill portal
  2. Select "My Account" and "Statements"
  3. Select the "1098-T Tax Statements"
  4. Select "View" to download the PDF

Important Notes

  • 1098 -T Tax Forms will be available by the end of January 2025.
  • Only payments posted in the tax year 2024 will be reported on your Form 1098-T.
    The posted date is based on when payment was applied to the student account.
  • Online payments through e-bill, including payment plan payments, are posted in real-time.
    Payments that are mailed or wired may take an additional 5 to 7 days to post. To assure these payments are applied in the current tax year, please allow for sufficient processing time. UNCW is unable to alter or back -date receipts.
  • The university will be closed for winter break beginning December 24, 2024.
    Any check payments not received before this date will be processed upon our return, January 2, 2025.

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