i mistakenly deleted a 1098 indicating mortgage interest. how do i get it back.

[user17544025394]

i was filing an amended return... how do i go back without amending it. I mistakenly deleted a 1098 form and don't know how to get it back

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

You will have to re-enter it--there is not an "un-do" button to get back something you deleted.

Go to Federal>Deductions and Credits>Your Home to enter your 1098 for a mortgage.

[Olivia342]

Here’s what you can do — step by step:

1. Don’t file the amended return yet. If you haven’t submitted it, you can go back to your main (original) tax return.

2. Log in to your tax software (like TurboTax, H&R Block, etc.) and open your original return, not the amended one.

3. Look for an option like “Amend (1040-X)” or “Switch to Original Return” — most platforms let you discard the amendment and return to your initial version.

4. If your 1098 form was deleted inside the amended return, you can simply re-enter it manually:

   • Go to the Deductions & Credits section.

   • Choose Mortgage Interest (Form 1098) and re-add the info from your lender.

If you already filed the amended return without the 1098, you’ll need to file another amendment to re-add the form.

✅ Tip: You can also download a copy of Form 1098 directly from your lender’s online portal or contact them to reissue it — they’re required to provide a duplicate on request.