Tax Year 2020 - where to input on turbo tax

mintzas11 · ‎April 13, 2021

refinanced in Dec 2020 17 Total closing cost borrowers paid where to input on turbo tax?

Carl · ‎April 13, 2021

Refinanced what? Primary residence? 2nd home? Rental property? Something else?

It will also matter if you did a "cash out" on the refi. So specify if you only refi'd for the outstanding balance at the time of the refi, or if you took a cash out. It also matters if you refi'd with the same lender, or a different lender.

JoannaB2 · ‎April 13, 2021

Yes, The closing cost that is tax deductible on your income tax is the origination fee or discounts reported on form 1098 Mortgage Interest Statement, if qualified. The prepaid real estate taxes and mortgage interests should be included on your 1098 Mortgage Interest Statement. To enter the deductible origination fees or discounts in Turbo Tax:

In Federal, jump to Deductions and Credits.
Select Mortgage 1098
Enter your mortgage information, click continue.
On the question :"Did you pay points in 2020....?", select "we paid points...
Enter the amount of points reported on Form 1098.

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mintzas11 · ‎April 14, 2021

Perfect explanation step by step entered as directed. Thank you!

Tax Year 2020 - where to input on turbo tax

Deductions & credits

Deductions & credits

Deductions & credits