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April 12, 2026
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What if my parent's own the house, but I assisted with paying the property taxes?Is there a way for me to file that on my taxes?

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Level 15
April 12, 2026

Unless your name is on the deed or the mortgage, no, you cannot enter anything about the property taxes on your own tax return.

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Mike9241
Level 15
Level 15
April 13, 2026

without ownership you made a gift to your parents, which would require you to file a gift tax return if it was over $19,000 

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