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shawny37
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If my student loans are in deferment or forbearance would I file this?

 
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KatrinaB
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If my student loans are in deferment or forbearance would I file this?

You can deduct the interest accrued but not paid while in deferment or forbearance. However, you can deduct the interest that was paid. If the interest accrued on your student loans but you did not pay it then you cannot deduct it.

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KatrinaB
Intuit Alumni

If my student loans are in deferment or forbearance would I file this?

You can deduct the interest accrued but not paid while in deferment or forbearance. However, you can deduct the interest that was paid. If the interest accrued on your student loans but you did not pay it then you cannot deduct it.

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