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CD early withdrawal penalty

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Can You Write Off CD Early Withdrawal Penalty?

Short answer: Yes: the penalty a bank charges for cashing a CD early is deductible above the line, even if you don't itemize.

It's shown on your 1099-INT.

Records to keep: Keep receipts, statements (1098, 1098-T, 1099, W-2G), and a note of what each cost was for. Compare itemizing to the 2026 standard deduction before you claim.