You or your parents may be eligible to reduce your federal income tax liability by claiming a Hope Scholarship Credit or Lifetime Learning Credit. These tax credits are a part of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 (TRA 97), which allows eligible taxpayers to reduce their federal income tax based upon qualified tuition and fees paid.

Interested in learning more? Additional information is available for you at www.1098t.com; or call toll free to the Tax Credit Reporting Service Call Center at 1-877-467-3821.

The Tax Credit Reporting Service (TCRS) will provide Colorado State University students a 1098-T report and other tax credit information on or before January 31 each year. Your financial account details will also be available on the TCRS Web site at www.1098t.com. Call 1-877-467-3821 if you have questions about how to access this Web site or the information it contains.

Colorado State University staff does not provide tax advice. We urge you to learn more about these tax credits by visiting www.1098t.com and consulting with your tax advisor or by reading IRS Publication 970.