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Originally Posted by SwampYankee
Is the net effect on my return enough to bother with it?
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High income fellow such as yourself...........probably see about $475. in your pocket.........
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How do I address this?
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If the 1098 shows the additional amount in 2008, you'll need to file an amended return for it.
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Can I somehow just get it credited towards next year's return?
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Not legally..........the deduction for next year won't match the 1098 for next year.
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I don't want to give them any more money than I have to.
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.........which forces you to do an amended return, by definition.
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I'll give my accountant a call tomorrow but figured I'd get some ideas first.
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There's the little rub...........hopefully, he does it for $100. for you...........it'll take him all of five minutes.