Deductions & credits

Enter your private mortgage insurance premiums in box 5 of your 1098 entry screen:

  1. With your return open, search for 1098 and select the Jump to 1098 link at the top of your search results.
  2. Follow the instructions and questions.
  3. Soon, you'll come to the 1098 entry screen. Your PMI/MIP is entered in Box 5 – Mortgage insurance premiums.

You can deduct private mortgage insurance (PMI or MIP) if you itemize your deductions and the insurance contract was issued after 2006.