Can I claim my mortgage interest for 2017

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Yes, you can deduct your mortgage interest. Make sure you only deduct the actual interest payments you paid (usually in Box 3) versus the amount the government paid on your behalf (which is indicated on your Form 1098-MA.

Here's a link to the IRS website with more information about Form 1098-MA: https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-1098ma