My daughter 26 not dependent. Her student loans cosigned by my wife. We make the payment and file jointly. Can I duct the interest. 1098s in daughters name. How to enter?

[csavicki]

How would I enter 1098s that are in my daughters name if I can deduct this at all? I am under the 160,000 magi limit.

[ChristinaS · Accepted solution]

Maybe ...you can deduct the interest if-

• You paid the loan
• Are obligated to do so
• Your daughter was your tax dependent when you took out the loan

https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc456.html

When you visit the Student Loan Interest Paid (Form 1098-E) section under Education- Deductions and Credits, you'll see the option "Someone Else" if student is not on your tax return.