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.
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.
If you are required and you do not file electronically, you may be subject to a penalty of up to $100 per 1098 form.
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.
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.
How Do I Get My 1098 Form? Your mortgage lender sends your Form 1098 to you, generally by the end of January of the filing year. Some lenders may make their tax forms available online, in which case you should check your account to download.
How Do I Get My 1098 Form? Your mortgage lender sends your Form 1098 to you, generally by the end of January of the filing year. Some lenders may make their tax forms available online, in which case you should check your account to download.