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What does Box 2 represent?

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What does Box 2 represent?

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Box 2 will be checked if any loan origination fees and/or capitalized interest are included in the interest payments shown on the 1098-E. Since the IRS does not require such reporting for tax year 2001, your servicer may leave the box unchecked, even if you actually paid the fees or interest.