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sjdurso
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I paid a VA funding fee and loan origination fee in 2015 in the purchase of a new primary residence,but was unable to use it since I used the standard deduction. Can these be used as an itemized deduction in 2016

 
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IreneS
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I paid a VA funding fee and loan origination fee in 2015 in the purchase of a new primary residence,but was unable to use it since I used the standard deduction. Can these be used as an itemized deduction in 2016

Unfortunately, no.  They are deductible in the year they are paid.

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IreneS
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I paid a VA funding fee and loan origination fee in 2015 in the purchase of a new primary residence,but was unable to use it since I used the standard deduction. Can these be used as an itemized deduction in 2016

Unfortunately, no.  They are deductible in the year they are paid.

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