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posted Jun 1, 2019 10:35:40 AM

Does excess student loan interest paid carry over to the next year?

I see I'm only allowed to deduct $2,500. I have an excess of $7,500 for 2017. Does it carry over to the next year or is it lost? 

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Jun 1, 2019 10:35:42 AM

No, it does not carry over to the next year.  In each tax year the limit of how much interest you can deduct for your student loan is $2500.  Only the interest is deductible, not the principal paid.