I have a student loan and paid partial of it last year, i haven't received 1098-E, what should i report for the interest? Is it the total interest charged in 2016? or the interest amount I have paid for? Thanks1

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I have a student loan and paid partial of it last year, i haven't received 1098-E, what should i report for the interest? Is it the total interest charged in 2016? or the interest amount I have paid for? Thanks1

You would be able to claim the interest that you paid in 2016. You might not have received a 1098-E because you paid less than $600 in interest, but it would still be deductible. Find out the amount from your records, or through the lender, and claim the interest paid as if you did receive a 1098-E.

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I have a student loan and paid partial of it last year, i haven't received 1098-E, what should i report for the interest? Is it the total interest charged in 2016? or the interest amount I have paid for? Thanks1

You would be able to claim the interest that you paid in 2016. You might not have received a 1098-E because you paid less than $600 in interest, but it would still be deductible. Find out the amount from your records, or through the lender, and claim the interest paid as if you did receive a 1098-E.

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