I bought a house on Dec. 5th and did not make payments until 2017, so not 1099-INT. Can my mortgage interest payed to lender at closing be deducted?

[HelenaC · Accepted solution]

Yes, definitely.

To enter your enter the mortgage interest reported on your closing/settlement statement: 

• Type mortgage interest in the search bar and click search.
• Click on Jump to mortgage interest.
• Continue entering information until you get to the 'Do any of these uncommon situations apply to your loan with XXX?' screen.
• Click on None of these apply. 
• Enter the loan information. Continue with the onscreen interview. 

To enter the real estate taxes you paid:  Where do I enter the real estate taxes I paid?

Related information:

• Can I deduct real estate tax?
• Why didn't my refund change when I entered my mortgage interest and property tax?