If the student loan is in my daughters name but i am the co-signer, can i get the deduction for the interest paid?

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If the student loan is in my daughters name but i am the co-signer, can i get the deduction for the interest paid?

Yes, if you repaid the loan.

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If the student loan is in my daughters name but i am the co-signer, can i get the deduction for the interest paid?

You can claim the interest deduction, if you meet the three requirements:

You paid the interest
You are legally obligated to pay it (co-signing counts)
The student was your dependent, at the time the loan was used to pay for qualified educational expenses

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