As a new homebuyer, you will want to be on the lookout for Form 1098, “Mortgage Interest Statement” which is used to report mortgage interest, including points. This form can help you claim these deductions on your Form 1040. Typically, Form 1098 is mailed to you in January.
Deducting mortgage interest using Form 1098 You might be able to deduct the Form 1098 amounts if they meet the guidelines for that amount. Put Box 1, deductible mortgage interest, and Box 6, points, into your Schedule A (Form 1040), Line 8a.
A mortgage statement will show the current mortgage balance, current interest rate, amount remaining on the mortgage term and amortization and the contact information for the mortgage holder. A mortgage statement may also provide a history of payments from the date of the last issuance.
The letter should include an explanation regarding the negative event, the date it happened, the name of the creditor and your account number. It should also include an explanation of why you don't see this problem happening again.
Use Form 1098, Mortgage Interest Statement, to report mortgage interest (including points, defined later) of $600 or more you received during the year in the course of your trade or business from an individual, including a sole proprietor. Report only interest on a mortgage, defined later.
Include details about the property, such as its address, type, and any additional information required by the template. Provide a breakdown of your monthly mortgage payments, including the principal, interest, taxes, and insurance amounts.
Your annual mortgage statement will detail everything about your mortgage, including the: type of mortgage you have. length of your mortgage deal. remaining mortgage term.
No, you don't have to file Form 1098 or submit it with your tax return. You only have to indicate the amount of interest reported by the form. And you generally only report this interest if you are itemizing deductions on your tax return.
If you are required and you do not file electronically, you may be subject to a penalty of up to $100 per 1098 form.