Simplify Form 1098-E reporting for student loan interest payments. With 1099Online, you get built-in TIN-matching, bulk import, recipient copy delivery, and secure eFiling in one platform.
Form 1098-E, officially called the Student Loan Interest Statement, is an IRS information return used to report student loan interest payments. Lenders, servicers, and other payers file this form when they receive $600 or more in student loan interest from a borrower during the calendar year.
The IRS uses Form 1098-E to verify student loan interest deductions claimed on federal tax returns. Borrowers receive Copy B and use the amount reported in Box 1 to determine whether they qualify for the student loan interest deduction on Form 1040.
You must file Form 1098-E if you receive $600 or more in student loan interest from an individual borrower during the year in the course of a trade or business. Filers include financial institutions, governmental units, and their subsidiary agencies, educational institutions, and any other person who collects qualifying interest.
If multiple parties are connected to the same loan, only the first to receive the interest payment files. A loan servicer or collection agent acting on behalf of a lender must also file.
Form 1098-E has 2 boxes. Both the filer's and borrower's name, address, and TIN are required.
The IRS has introduced three updates to the 2026 Form 1098-E instructions.
Separated address fields: Address fields for the filer and borrower are now split into individual entry boxes for more accurate data entry.
Lower eFile threshold: eFiling is mandatory if you file 10 or more information returns in aggregate across all form types, effective for returns filed on or after January 1, 2024.
IRIS portal: IRIS (Information Reporting Intake System) is the IRS system for eFiling information returns.
You must file Form 1098-E when you receive $600 or more in student loan interest from an individual borrower in the course of your trade or business. Only qualified student loans are reportable: loans used solely to pay qualified higher education expenses.
Here is what the filing process requires:
Form 1098-E deadlines for Tax Year 2026 all fall in early 2027. If a filing or furnishing deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the due date is automatically moved to the next business day.
| Action | Due Date |
|---|---|
| Furnish borrower copy | February 1, 2027 |
| Paper file with IRS | March 1, 2027 (February 28, 2027 falls on a Sunday) |
| eFile with IRS | March 31, 2027 |
1099Online is an IRS-authorized eFile provider that supports Form 1098-E. Sign up for free and follow 4 steps to submit your return.
Step 1: Enter Borrower and Interest Information
Log in to your 1099Online account and select Form 1098-E. Enter the required information
manually or import your data using the Excel bulk import option. Add the borrower's name,
address, and TIN, along with the total student loan interest received during the tax year.
Step 2: Choose Borrower Copy Distribution
Select how 1099Online delivers the borrower copy. Options include postal mail and PDF
download.
Step 3: Review and Transmit
Review your filing summary for accuracy. Submit your return securely to the IRS.
You must file Form 1098-E when you receive $600 or more in student loan interest from an individual borrower during the year in the course of your trade or business. The $600 threshold applies per borrower, regardless of how many student loans they have with you.
Penalties under IRC sections 6721 (Failure to file correct information returns) and 6722 (Failure to furnish correct payee statements) apply separately to the IRS filing and to the borrower copy. For returns due in 2026: $60 per return filed within 30 days, $130 through August 1, $340 after August 1 or not filed, and $680 for intentional disregard, with no upper capping.
Reporting an incorrect TIN or a borrower name that does not match IRS records is the most common error on Form 1098-E. Collect the borrower's TIN using Form W-9S or an equivalent document before filing to reduce the risk of an IRS notice or penalty.
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