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Can I deduct mortgage interest on top of taking the standard deduction?
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Can I deduct mortgage interest on top of taking the standard deduction?
No, you cannot, unfortunately. You can either take the standard deduction or itemized deductions on Schedule A which include the mortgage interest. The program will select the highest of the two so to maximize your total refund.
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Can I deduct mortgage interest on top of taking the standard deduction?
No, you cannot, unfortunately. You can either take the standard deduction or itemized deductions on Schedule A which include the mortgage interest. The program will select the highest of the two so to maximize your total refund.
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