If you were a full-time student, and reported that in the TaxAct program, you can't attach Form 8880 to Schedule 3 (Form 1040) to receive the retirement savings contributions credit on line 4. If you were not a full-time student, and you need to edit that information in the TaxAct program, follow the steps below. Form 8880 will then be accessible in your return.
To change student status for the Retirement Savings Contribution Credit, follow the steps below.
Online
Dashboard
From within your TaxAct return, click Deductions & Credits.
On smaller devices, click the menu at the top left corner of your screen, then make your selection.
Continue with the interview process until you see the screen Was [name] a full-time student during part of any five months during 20YY? Select the appropriate box and click Continue.
Classic
From within your TaxAct return, click Federal.
On smaller devices, click the menu at the top left corner of your screen, then make your selection.
Click the Other Credits drop-down, then click Retirement savings contributions credit.
Continue with the interview process until you see the screen Was [name] a full-time student during part of any five months during 20YY? Select the appropriate box and click Continue.
Desktop
From within your TaxAct return, click Federal.
Click the Other Credits drop-down, then click Retirement savings contributions credit.
Continue with the interview process until you see the screen Was [name] a full-time student during part of any five months during 20YY? Select the appropriate box and click Continue.