DavidD66
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Deductions & credits

Yes it is taxable interest income and needs to be reported on your tax return.  To report the interest income in TurboTax Online, while logged in to your return:

  • Click on Federal
  • Click on Income & Expenses
  • Scroll down to Interest and Dividends
  • Next to Interest from Seller-Financed Loans Click on Start
  • Answer Yes to Any Seller-Financed Loans? 
  • Complete the information for the seller-financed interest you received.

You are also required to file a Form 1098 and report the amount of interest paid to the IRS and the borrower.

 

 

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