If you itemize your deductions on Schedule A (Form 1040), only include the personal part of your deductible mortgage interest on Schedule A (Form 1040), lines 8a or 8b.
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.
If you are required and you do not file electronically, you may be subject to a penalty of up to $100 per 1098 form.
The Form 1098-T Tuition Statement is a very important tax form for college students. It is required to claim valuable education credits, such as the American Opportunity Tax Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit. You can get one from your College, and you should absolutely use it to prepare your tax return.