Deductions & credits

Yes, you can deduct the points paid on your return due the fact that they were added to your W-2.  Had they just been reimbursed and NOT added to your wages it would not be deductible.  

Points are deductible in the Mortgage interest area.

To enter mortgage interest

  • Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business)
  • Click on Deductions and Credits 
  • Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown)
  • Under Your Home
  • On Mortgage Interest, click on the start or update button

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