Since each individual’s tax liability is subject to various personal factors, students and parents are encouraged to seek additional information directly from the IRS or their personal tax advisors.

NYIT tax assistance phone: 516.686.1498
E-mail: taxquestions@nyit.edu

Internal Revenue Service Publications and Forms
The following forms are available at public libraries, IRS field offices, the IRS Web site, or by calling 800.829.3676):

• Publication 4: Student’s Guide to Federal Income Tax
• Publication 17: Personal Income Taxes
• Publication 970: Tax Benefits for Higher Education
• Instructions for Form 1040
• Instructions for Form 1040A
• Form 8917 – Tuition and Fees Deduction
• Form 8863 – Education Credits (Hope and Lifetime Learning credits)

IRS Telephone Topics at 800.829.4477
Recorded tax information is available by the calling the above number. Be prepared to write down important notes. You may request information about:

• Tape 605:  Education Credits
• Tape 457: Tuition and Fees Deduction

Distribution of IRS Forms

IRS Form 1098T Tuition Statements are prepared after Dec. 31 and distributed to all eligible NYIT and ELLIS students by Jan. 30.

All students are requested annually to review their student records for address changes and social security number corrections. This request and other important student tax information updates are broadcast by e-mail notice and voice messages on the tax assistance line: 516.686.1498. Parents are encouraged to review FERPA restrictions. Additional access may be granted by the student directly in the student portal. Please call 516.686.1498 and press option 9 for additional assistance. Access the student portal directly from NYITConnect.