Fill out Form 8396 online
Mortgage Interest Credit (For Holders of Qualified Mortgage Credit Certificates)
Used to figure the mortgage interest credit for holders of a qualified mortgage credit certificate.
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- Published by
- IRS
- Version
- 2025
- Length
- 2 pages
- Fillable fields
- 34
34 fillable fields
Have these ready
- The records that support the amount you are claiming
- Your tax return, since most of these forms attach to Form 1040
- The IRS instructions for this form, because the rules for who qualifies change
What's on Form 8396
This is the 2025 version, 2 pages long, with 34 fillable fields, including 26 text boxes. In the editor, the fillable fields are highlighted so you can see where to type.
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- 1
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Frequently asked questions
Is this the official Form 8396?+
It is the blank PDF published by the IRS (2025). DocZap hosts a copy and isn't affiliated with the IRS. Before you submit it, check the IRS forms and instructions page for a newer version.
How do I fill out Form 8396 online?+
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Where do I send Form 8396 once it's filled in?+
It depends on the form and your situation. The instructions for Form 8396 explain who receives it and how to submit it, so read them first. They are on the IRS forms and instructions page.
How long is Form 8396?+
This PDF (2025) is 2 pages long and has 34 fillable fields, including 26 text boxes.
Does it cost anything?+
No. There is no account, no watermark, and no limit on how many forms you fill in.
More credits and deductions forms
- Form 2441Child and Dependent Care Expenses
- Form 8863Education Credits (American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning Credits)
- Form 8880Credit for Qualified Retirement Savings Contributions
- Form 8889Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
- Form 8829Expenses for Business Use of Your Home
- Form 8995Qualified Business Income Deduction Simplified Computation
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