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Yes, you can deduct your mortgage interest on your Form 1040, but it's not as straightforward as just writing in the amount. You'll need to itemize your deductions on Schedule A of your tax return, rather than taking the standard deduction.
The mortgage interest deduction applies to both your primary residence and a second home, but there are limits. The loan must be secured by your home and the total amount you can deduct is based on the amount of the mortgage - up to $750,000 for loans taken out after Dec. 15, 2017, or up to $1 million for loans taken out before that date.
Remember, the mortgage interest deduction only makes sense if your total itemized deductions exceed the standard deduction. If they don't, you're better off taking the standard deduction.
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