Student loan interest

[gretcho]

My private student loan was turned over to a collection agency -  "Navient".  I have no 1098-E.

[MargaretL · Accepted solution]

You can still deduct it if you paid it (to the collection agency), and if you otherwise qualify -  even though you don't have the form.

1. Federal Taxes
2. Deductions & Credits
3. Education
4. Select Student Loan Interest Paid (Form 1098-E)

You can deduct student loan interest if all of the following apply:

• You paid interest on a qualified student loan in tax year 2016
• You are legally obligated to pay interest 
• Your filing status is not married filing separately
• You cannot be claimed as dependents on someone else's return