We lost one of our 1098-E forms, but know the interest we paid (paper return)

[SelenaP]

Do we have to get a copy of the form from the loan servicer to attach to our tax return or can we just report the interest and take our deduction? These forms are sent to the IRS by services anyway, aren't they?

[rjs]

If you are sure of the amount of interest, then yes, you can report the interest and take the deduction, even though you don't have the 1098-E. It doesn't matter whether you e-file or file by mail. You do not attach a 1098-E to your tax return no matter how you file.

Yes, the lender sends a copy of the 1098-E to the IRS.