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how do I add vehicle loan interest deduction to my return

mischmidt3 — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 17:21:06 GMT

how do I add vehicle loan interest paid to my return

Re: how do I add vehicle loan interest deduction to my return

DoninGA — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 17:22:50 GMT

If you purchased a new vehicle in 2025 -

To enter Car Loan Interest -

Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home & Business)
Click on Deductions and Credits
Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown)
Scroll down to Cars and Other Things You Own
On Car Loan Interest, click on the start or update button

Re: how do I add vehicle loan interest deduction to my return

LaShaunA3 — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 17:23:11 GMT

To enter the interest paid on a new vehicle loan, navigate to the Car Loan Interest screen in TurboTax.

Federal > Deductions & Credits > Add more deductions > Cars and Other Things You Own > Car Loan Interest

To qualify for the car loan interest deduction, your vehicle must meet all of these requirements:

You purchased it in 2025.
It isn't leased.
It’s a brand new vehicle, not used.
Its final assembly was in the U.S.
You are asked to check this requirement by entering your VIN and model year into the VIN decoder provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
It's a car, van, SUV, motorcycle, or pickup truck that weighs less than 14,000 pounds.
It was purchased for personal use.
The interest wasn't paid to a family member or a business you own.
Your loan must be secured by the vehicle.

You can also see the help article below for more information on this new deduction.

Vehicle Loan Interest Deduction