Can I deduct the VA Funding Fee I paid on the purchase of my new Primary Residence in 2018? If so, where/how do I make that entry? Thank you!

[DanaB · Accepted solution]

No, you cannot deduct VA Funding Fees. 

From Publication 936 (2018) page 7: Amounts charged by the lender for specific services connected to the loan aren't interest. Examples of these charges are: 

• Appraisal fees, 
• Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) funding fees, 
• Mortgage insurance premiums, 
• Notary fees, and 
• Preparation costs for the mortgage note or deed of trust. 

You can't deduct these amounts as points either in the year paid or over the life of the mortgage.