https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/incorrect-form-1098/01/3762661#M359110 <P>I paid off my mortgage this year, but my 1098 shows a large balance in box 2.&nbsp; Shouldn't box 2 show 0?</P> Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:55:01 GMT john11840 2026-02-06T20:55:01Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/incorrect-form-1098/01/3762661#M359110 <P>I paid off my mortgage this year, but my 1098 shows a large balance in box 2.&nbsp; Shouldn't box 2 show 0?</P> Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:55:01 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/incorrect-form-1098/01/3762661#M359110 john11840 2026-02-06T20:55:01Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-incorrect-form-1098/01/3762688#M359113 <P>Box 2 represents your balance on Jan 1, 2025 unless refinanced or sold or home just purchased. A payoff is not among the items to change the amount. Congratulations on paying off your mortgage!</P> Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:11:04 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-incorrect-form-1098/01/3762688#M359113 AmyC 2026-02-06T21:11:04Z