Can I deduct the student loan interest paid on my daughers student loan? The loan is in her name but I made the loan payments since she is still in school.

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I'm the co-signer and made the payments since she is still in school but the loan is primarily in her name.  The 1098-E is in her name but H&R Block wouldn't let her claim it on her return.

[KrisD15 · Accepted solution]

Yes, as the co-signer you are legally obligated to the loan and the student is your dependent. 

You can claim the interest reported on Form 1098-E if you made the payments even if the 1098-E was issued to the student. 

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