Dear Student,
The Tax Relief Act of 1997 and IRS regulation 1.6050S-1 requires that universities provide 1098T forms to students enrolled each calendar year. The IRS requires us to use your given first name for this communication. This form will help you or your parents determine if you are eligible for a tax credit. Our records indicate that you may have reportable transactions for this year’s 1098-T tax filing. Tufts does not have your Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) on your student record. As a US citizen or permanent resident, Tufts is required to file a 1098-T form for you and report to the IRS regardless of whether or not we have your SSN/ITIN (if you have reportable transactions). Tufts University and the individual tax payer can be fined by the IRS for 1098-T’s filed without a SSN/ITIN. Tufts has been assessed a penalty for missing SSNs in prior years. We strongly recommend that you provide your SSN/ITIN by December 31, 2021 to have the correct information for this IRS reporting.
International students may need a 1098T, depending on tax status. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A SSN/ITIN AND DO NOT INTEND TO FILE A U.S. TAX RETURN, NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED.
Please read the instructions below carefully. If you submit your information after December 31, 2021 you will have to contact us to ensure the production of your form contains the updated SSN/ITIN. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL YOUR SSN/ITIN. EMAILED FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Enrolled students providing an SSN or ITIN can update their information via SIS. For instructions on how to enter your SSN in SIS click here.
Alumni and students not currently enrolled that attended Boston and Grafton – Health Sciences programs please contact your Registrar’s Office directly to discuss alternative methods of updating your SSN/ITIN as you will not be able to update your records in SIS.
Alumni and students not currently enrolled that attended the Medford and SMFA Campus that includes Arts, Sciences, Engineering, Fletcher undergraduate and graduate programs please print, mail or fax a W-9 form to the address below:
Student Financial Services
Tufts University
Dowling Hall
419 Boston Avenue
Medford, MA 02155
Tel. 617-627-2000
Fax. 617-627-4691
Thank you,
Student Financial Services
