Form 480.7A: What You Need to Know
Form 480.7A is a Puerto Rico informational return used to report mortgage interest paid during the tax year. Mortgage lenders, banks, credit unions, financial institutions, private lenders, and other entities that receive mortgage interest payments must file this form with the Puerto Rico Department of Treasury (Hacienda) and provide a copy to each borrower who paid reportable mortgage interest. This information helps borrowers claim eligible mortgage interest deductions on their Puerto Rico income tax returns.
Who is required to file Form 480.7A?
Any mortgage lender, financial institution, or other entity that receives reportable mortgage interest payments secured by real property in Puerto Rico generally must file Form 480.7A with the Puerto Rico Department of Treasury (Hacienda) and provide a copy to the borrower.
This includes:
- Banks
- Credit unions
- Mortgage lenders and mortgage servicing companies
- Financial institutions
- Private lenders
- Seller-financed (owner-financed) property sellers
- Savings and loan associations
- Any organization or individual required to report mortgage interest paid under Puerto Rico tax regulations
Form 480.7A Deadlines for the 2025 Tax Year
Know your filing deadlines to remain compliant with the Puerto Rico Department of Treasury (Hacienda).
| Electronic Filing with Hacienda | Recipient Copy Distribution |
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| February 02, 2026 | February 9, 2026 (within 7 calendar days after the filing deadline) |
Information Required to File Form 480.7A
Discover the information required to prepare and file Form 480.7A accurately.
1. Lender Information
- Name, EIN and Address
- Telephone Number and Email
2. Payee’s Details
- Name, SSN/EIN and Address
- Account Number (if applicable)
3. Mortgage Information
Report details about the mortgage, including:
- Mortgage account or loan number
- Property address
- Date the mortgage was originated (if required)
- Other mortgage information required by Hacienda
4. Mortgage Interest Paid
- Report the total mortgage interest paid by the borrower during the tax year that is required to be reported to Hacienda.
5. Outstanding Mortgage Balance
- Report the outstanding principal balance of the mortgage (if required) and any additional information specified by Puerto Rico Hacienda.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Form 480.7A
The Form 480.6 series is used to report various types of income and payments, such as services, dividends, exempt income, and other reportable payments made to recipients.
Form 480.7A is specifically used to report mortgage interest paid by borrowers. It is filed by mortgage lenders and is comparable to the federal IRS Form 1098 (Mortgage Interest Statement).
The lender must file Form 480.7A with the Puerto Rico Department of Treasury (Hacienda) and furnish a copy to each borrower who paid reportable mortgage interest during the tax year.
Late filing may result in penalties and interest imposed by the Puerto Rico Department of Treasury (Hacienda). Filing on time and ensuring your information is accurate can help you avoid unnecessary compliance issues.
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