Went to add my 1098 form and was told they don't need it, should I still add it?

laly99ortiz · ‎February 15, 2024

DawnC · ‎February 15, 2024

What kind of 1098 is it?

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laly99ortiz · ‎February 15, 2024

It is a mortgage interest statement.

DawnC · ‎February 15, 2024

Okay, you are probably taking the standard deduction, so the 1098 is not needed. Mortgage interest is an itemized deduction and if the standard deduction is higher, you don't want to itemize. If you want to read more, see Why did my 1098 not affect my refund?

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Went to add my 1098 form and was told they don't need it, should I still add it?