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Can I deduct 1098-E student loan interest without itemizing?

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MinhT1
Expert Alumni

Can I deduct 1098-E student loan interest without itemizing?

Yes.

 

The student loan deduction is not an itemized deduction.

 

Please read this TurboTax article on the student loan interest deduction.

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Can I deduct 1098-E student loan interest without itemizing?

Student loan interest is not an itemized deduction for Schedule A.   You can use student loan interest without itemizing deductions.

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Hal_Al
Level 15

Can I deduct 1098-E student loan interest without itemizing?

Technically, it's an "adjustment to income" and goes on Schedule 1, then to form 1040. 

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