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Q. Can a co-borrower of student loans claim the interest he paid?
A. Yes.
You can claim the interest deduction, if you meet the three requirements:
Yes, according to the IRS: page 34
“Generally, you can claim the deduction if all of the following requirements are met.
• Your filing status is any filing status except married filing separately.
• No one else is claiming you as a dependent on their tax return.
• You are legally obligated to pay interest on a qualified student loan.
• You paid interest on a qualified student loan.”
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