topic Can my wife claim the mortgage instead of me in Deductions & credits https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/can-my-wife-claim-the-mortgage-instead-of-me/01/307906#M37777 The form 1098 is in my name Mon, 03 Jun 2019 18:35:35 GMT drawtruk 2019-06-03T18:35:35Z Can my wife claim the mortgage instead of me https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/can-my-wife-claim-the-mortgage-instead-of-me/01/307906#M37777 The form 1098 is in my name Mon, 03 Jun 2019 18:35:35 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/can-my-wife-claim-the-mortgage-instead-of-me/01/307906#M37777 drawtruk 2019-06-03T18:35:35Z Are you filing a joint return or filing married filing se... https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/are-you-filing-a-joint-return-or-filing-married-filing-se/01/307912#M37778 Are you filing a joint return or filing married filing separately? Mon, 03 Jun 2019 18:35:37 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/are-you-filing-a-joint-return-or-filing-married-filing-se/01/307912#M37778 xmasbaby0 2019-06-03T18:35:37Z It depends.  If you are both filing a joint return, then... https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/it-depends-if-you-are-both-filing-a-joint-return-then/01/307922#M37779 <P>It depends.&nbsp; If you are both filing a joint return, then yes, it can be included on the return.&nbsp; However, what I think you would like to know is if she can claim it if you file separately and she will not be able to do so.&nbsp; Only the person whose name is on the mortgage can claim the interest on their tax return.<BR /></P> Mon, 03 Jun 2019 18:35:38 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/it-depends-if-you-are-both-filing-a-joint-return-then/01/307922#M37779 Melaine 2019-06-03T18:35:38Z