topic Re: Should I amend my 2024 tax return if I forgot to include my 1098e student loan interest paid? in After you file

Should I amend my 2024 tax return if I forgot to include my 1098e student loan interest paid?

cover2girl — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:10:48 GMT

Every year I include my student loan interest paid on my 1098-E form. This year I forgot to add that to my return. Would I get a bit more of a refund if I include my 1098-E loan interest paid?

Re: Should I amend my 2024 tax return if I forgot to include my 1098e student loan interest paid?

Bsch4477 — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:36:17 GMT

The deduction reduces your taxable income so you would likely increase your refund.

Re: Should I amend my 2024 tax return if I forgot to include my 1098e student loan interest paid?

xmasbaby0 — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:09:52 GMT

Wait until your original return has been fully processed before you amend, and make sure you have saved a pdf of the original return before you amend. (If you do not save it as a pdf, the amended return will overwrite the original, and the original will be lost forever)

See this TurboTax support FAQ for amending a tax return -

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-change-correct-return-already-filed/L4VjJ9BA2_US_en_US?uid=m76mq6z2

Do not expect quick results from amending. It can take four months or more for the IRS to process an amended return.

You can watch for information here:

https://www.irs.gov/Filing/Individuals/Amended-Returns-(Form-1040-X)/Wheres-My-Amended-Return-1