My 1098 for mortgage interest has both mine and my deceased husband's name, but his SSN. I am filing as single this year. Can I claim the interest?

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My 1098 for mortgage interest has both mine and my deceased husband's name, but his SSN. I am filing as single this year. Can I claim the interest?

Yes, you can claim the interest. As long as you have proof of making the payments for your records, it does not matter whose name/ssn is on the 1098.

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My 1098 for mortgage interest has both mine and my deceased husband's name, but his SSN. I am filing as single this year. Can I claim the interest?

Yes, you can claim the interest. As long as you have proof of making the payments for your records, it does not matter whose name/ssn is on the 1098.

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