I paid student loan interest in 2016 for a loan I took out for my son's education. He has graduated from a 4 year college and is no longer my dependent.

masca977 · ‎June 4, 2019

My son turned 24 years old in 2016 so I cannot claim him, He graduated from college in 2014. Do I quality to take the deduction? From my research it appears i cannot take the deduction, but want confirmation from someone more versed in tax law.

MaryK1 · ‎June 4, 2019

Yes, if you are a signatory on the loan and he was your dependent when he attended classes and you took out the loan, you can deduct the student loan interest.

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MaryK1 · ‎June 4, 2019

Yes, if you are a signatory on the loan and he was your dependent when he attended classes and you took out the loan, you can deduct the student loan interest.

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masca977 · ‎June 4, 2019

Thank you TurboTaxMaryk1!

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I paid student loan interest in 2016 for a loan I took out for my son's education. He has graduated from a 4 year college and is no longer my dependent.