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megan-segroves
June 2, 2019
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I had seller financing on my home in 2018 but do not have the seller's Social Security number. How can I file using TurboTax? Can I file on-line?

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    KrisD15
    KrisD15
    June 2, 2019

    No, if you are paying interest to an individual, you need their Social Security number or EIN. 

    If they don't want to give you their social security number, have them get a EIN. 

    Home mortgage interest is only deductible if you Itemize deductions. It the Standard deduction is more, the interest won't matter on the Federal return. 

    https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-n...

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