If you have a Form 1098, Mortgage Interest Statement with amount in Box 1-Mortgage interest, use these steps to enter it.
- Log into your account and click Take me to my return
- Then click on Search in top right and type in mortgage interest and hit enter
- Click on jump to mortgage interest
- You should see Did you pay any home loans in 2017? screen. Select Yes
- If you already entered the Form 1098, you’ll see Mortgage deduction summary screen
- Hit Edit and continue through until you see Let's get the details from your xxxx 1098 now screen
- Continue through 2 more screens and on the Let's get the details from your xxxx 1098 now screen you'll enter interest paid in Box 1 there.
Another way to get to this section:
- Log into your account and click Take me to my return
- Click Federal to the left and Deductions & Credits at the top
- Scroll down to Your Home section and click Show More
- Click Start/Revisit next to Mortgage Interest, Refinancing, and Insurance (Form 1098)