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I have education loans from Mohela. And every semester Mohela charges loan fees from my loan + interest. For $30000 loan they take $1000 as fees. Can I take deduction

 
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MarilynG1
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I have education loans from Mohela. And every semester Mohela charges loan fees from my loan + interest. For $30000 loan they take $1000 as fees. Can I take deduction

No, unfortunately only Interest Paid is a tax deduction.

 

They charge interest, add it to your Loan Balance, then start charging Interest on the New Loan Balance.  This is why student loan balances can double and triple in only a few years, especially if you're on a Deferred or Income Adjusted payment plan.

 

These are the only types of consumer loans allowed to do this.  

 

Be sure to deduct any Education Expenses you paid with your Student Loans, as you may qualify for Education Credits

 

 

 

 

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