You can claim the student loan interest
deduction if all of the following apply:
·
You actually paid interest on a qualified
student loan in tax year 2017;
·
You're legally obligated (ie. You are a cosigner) to pay interest on
a qualified student
loan.
·
No
one else is claiming you as a dependent on their tax return
·
Your filing status isn't married filing
separately;
·
Your income is less than a specified amount
which is set annually.
To enter student loan interest:
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Type in 1098e in the search box, top right of your screen, then click the
magnifying glass
·
Click the jump to 1098e link in the
search results
·
Follow to prompts and online
instructions
