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Can I deduct 2016 student loan interest this year I paid but forgot to deduct last year?

 
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Can I deduct 2016 student loan interest this year I paid but forgot to deduct last year?

No you cannot do that.  If you want to amend your 2016 return to include the student loan interest you paid in 2016, you can do so, but you cannot include it on your 2017 tax return.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3061514-how-do-i-amend-a-2016-return-in-turbotax

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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Can I deduct 2016 student loan interest this year I paid but forgot to deduct last year?

No you cannot do that.  If you want to amend your 2016 return to include the student loan interest you paid in 2016, you can do so, but you cannot include it on your 2017 tax return.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3061514-how-do-i-amend-a-2016-return-in-turbotax

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
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