Midge5
New Member

Mortgage statement lists both names but mine is not first. I pay and am taking 100% of the interest deduction...

Do I have to attach a written statement to that effect?  I'm including the "Additional Information" page for Schedule A: Itemized deductions that lists the name of the person who appears first on the mortgage.   But they are not taking any deductions for the mortgage.   Does a hand-written note suffice?   Is it even necessary?