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Level 15
Level 15

Deductions & credits

Add the late fees to the mortgage interest and enter the total as mortgage interest.

On the screen where you enter the amount of interest there is a box to check that says "The interest amount I entered here is different from what's on my 1098." When you check that box the next screen will ask you to enter an explanation. Enter a brief explanation, such as "Added late payment fees of $xxx."