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February 27, 2022
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Student Loan Interest.My son is unemployed and I pay his student loan (Wells Fargo). Can I claim the student loaninterest on my taxes?

  • February 27, 2022
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Received 1098 for interest (addressed to my son)
Best answer by xmasbaby0

Yes since you co-signed and you are making the payments you can deduct the interest paid for the student loan.

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Employee
February 27, 2022

Was your son a dependent on your tax return when he took out the loan?   Did you co-sign?

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rlecessiAuthor
February 27, 2022

Hello and thanks for your prompt reply. My son was a dependent when we took out the loan. I did cosign for him. Thanks.

xmasbaby0Answer
Employee
February 27, 2022

Yes since you co-signed and you are making the payments you can deduct the interest paid for the student loan.

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