In fact, TurboTax has a box that can be checked, right after you enter the amount of tuition contained in the 1098T, if the amount of tuition you paid in the calendar year differs from that listed on the 1098T--so it is OK if the two numbers do not match. It's too bad that a form that is supposed to be helpful actually can cause more confusion. Dumb government. Smart TurboTax.