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posted Jun 4, 2019 10:18:15 PM

Can I deduct mortgage interest on top of taking the standard deduction?

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Intuit Alumni
Jun 4, 2019 10:18:17 PM

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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Intuit Alumni
Jun 4, 2019 10:18:17 PM

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.