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Kia Carnival car loan interest deduction

Up to $10,000/yr

Does the Carnival Qualify for Car Loan Interest Deduction?

Short answer: No, because the Carnival is imported from South Korea; the new deduction only covers vehicles whose final assembly happens in the U.S.

The loan must be for a new vehicle for personal use, taken out after 2024, and secured by the car. The deduction phases out above $100,000 of income ($200,000 joint); leases and used cars don't qualify.

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.