where do i claim the new car loan interest deduction

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February 3, 2026
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DoninGA

Level 15

To enter Car Loan Interest -

Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home & Business)
Click on Deductions and Credits
Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown)
Scroll down to Cars and Other Things You Own
On Car Loan Interest, click on the start or update button

MinhT1

Level 15

The OBBBA has introduced a new deduction for car loan interest paid for new cars you bought for personal use between 2025 and 2028.

The deduction is up to $10,000 if your income is under $100,000 (or $200,000 if MFJ). The deduction is gradually phased for higher incomes.

For the requirements of this deduction, please read this TurboTax Help article.

In TurboTax Online, you can enter your car loan deduction by following these steps:

Open your tax return
Click on Federal in the left-hand column, then on Deductions & Credits
Navigate to the list of Deductions and Credits
Click on Other Deductible expenses
Locate the section Cars and Other Things You Own and click on the arrow on the right
Click Start next to Car Loan Interest
Follow the TurboTax questionnaire to enter your car loan interest
The deduction will transfer to Schedule 1-A of your form 1040, which is then transferred together with other deductions such as the additional senior deduction, to line 13b of your form 1040.