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From: To: Jeffrey Epstein <jeevacation@gmail.com> Subject: Fwd: Your 1098-T Form for 2012 Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2012 22:00:02 +0000 Begin forwarded message: From: Columbia University Student Financial Services <llp2104@columbia.edu> Subject: Your 1098-T Form for 2012 Date: December 17, 2012 4:45:37 PM EST To: CUSTOM 1 @CUVMC.AIS.COLUM B IA EDU Reply-To: Loan-repayment@columbia.edu Dear Columbia student, As the calendar year comes to an end, we are writing to share important information for your 2012 income tax filing. On January 31, 2013, your annual Tuition Statement (1098-T) form will be mailed to you and posted online. The information provided on the statement will be for the period between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2012. The paper document will be mailed to your permanent mailing address; please make sure your address information is up to date by visiting https://ssol.columbia.edu/ and clicking the link to "Addresses: View and Update." You may access your online 1098-T form at http://www.1098-T.com. The consent for electronic notification only is available on the individual student record pages for students on the student website, http://www.1098- T.com. You may log in to your record to select this option after January 15, 2013. At http://www.1098-T.com, you can also obtain information regarding: • Tax Credit Reporting Service for Students • Information on the Tuition and Fees Deduction for Higher Education Expenses • Information on the Deduction for Higher Education Expenses (which can be found under "Education Tax Credit Information") • Contact information for 1098-T inquiries For assistance with your online access or the Electronic Delivery consent process, please contact the Tax Credit Reporting Service Hotline at 1-877-467-3821. If you have questions about your 1098-T statement, we have included a brief description of the 1098-T and a list of Ask Us frequently asked questions and answers at the end of this message. You can also find more information and resources on the Student Financial Services website. We wish you great success on your December finals, and hope you have a safe and happy holiday season. Sincerely, EFTA00668559 Cheryl Ross Vice President Student Financial Services ABOUT THE 1098-T STATEMENT What is a 1098-T Statement and Why Do I Need One? The 1098-T statement is a federal tax form that allows a student or family member to determine eligibility for federal educational tax credits. These benefits allow taxpayers to reduce their federal income tax based upon qualified tuition and fees, and can be claimed on federal taxes by using Form 8863. Educational institutions are required to report to students the amounts of qualified tuition expenses that were billed to them during the calendar year. This form will assist students in determining if they qualify for an educational tax credit. If you have any questions about how to report your educational expenses for tax purposes, please speak with your tax accountant or contact the Internal Revenue Service at 1-800-829-1040. To learn more about federal education tax credits, visit the IRS website. How do I get a copy of my 1098-T statement? How can I retrieve and/or correct my 1098-T statements for previous years? Will my payments to Columbia University be reported to the Federal Government? How do I fill out the tax forms for work-study employment? EFTA00668560