How to generate Form 8396 in Lacerte

This article will assist you with generating Form 8396, Mortgage Interest Credit, in the Individual module of Lacerte.

To generate Form 8396 in the program:

1. Go to Screen 38.2, EIC, Residential Energy, Other Credits.
2. Using the Section List in the lower-left, select the Mortgage Interest Credit section.
3. Enter the Name of issuer.
4. Enter the Certificate number.
5. Enter the Issue date.
6. Enter the Interest paid on certified indebtedness.
7. Enter the Certificate credit rate (xx.xxxx).
8. Enter any other applicable fields on this screen.