Where can i deduct the VA funding fee for acquiring a VA loan?

[IreneS · Accepted solution]

The VA Funding fee on the purchase of a personal residence is considered a type of mortgage insurance.

To enter your VA funding fee please follow these steps:

1. Click on Federal Taxes > Deductions & Credits  [In TT Self-Employed:  Personal > Deductions & Credits > I'll choose what I work on].
2. In the Your Home section, click on the Start/Revisit box next to Mortgage Interest, Refinancing, and Insurance.  [See Screenshot #1, below.)
3. If you haven't entered any mortgage information yet, just proceed through the screens, until you come to
   Let's get the details from your [lender] 1098 now.  [Screenshot #2]
4. Enter the VA funding fee in Box 5 - Mortgage insurance premiums.
5. If you've already entered some mortgage information you will see the Mortgage Deduction summary screen.  Click on Edit on the line for the lender.  [Screenshot #3]
6. If you need to enter another loan, click on the Add a lender box.

[danieljosephrose]

Was the deduction extended for the tax year of 2018?

[IreneS]

Not yet. (as of 2/20/2019)

[richard8l41]

Has it been extended now?