Morgage interest deduction for dual-status

I have 2 student loans, but interest paid on both are under $600 for the year 2005, so I didn't get any 1098E forms. Do I need any evidence to show the interest I'm claiming for adjustment? Such as pay slips which shows the amount of interest paid? Thanks

Hi ATE: Just curious, which amount will be refunded to us if we file 1040 as Dual Status Statement & 1040NR as Dual Status Return? Or the total of both? Best, Jesslyn

Hi, I have a question about the home loan deduction. I was in F-1 and OPT in 2005 the entire year. And I am supposed to file 1040NR. I bought a house in Oct. 2005, and received form 1098 for loan interest and points paid. Are they tax deductable? In the schedule A of 1040NR where I do my itemized...

My ex & I sold our home during our divorce in 2005. On my Schedule A, do I have a right to claim one half of the mortgage interest and property taxes paid during the time we owned it? What if I claim half and he claims the entire amount? We lost money on the sale. Is there a deduction for that?

Hi, I am in the US for 18 months, as an exchange professional. I plan to buy a condo or co-op in NYC and would like to know if I can deduct the interest on morgage loan and the tax included in the monthly maintenance, from my taxed revenue? Thanks