Car registration not in my name

Forum|Forum|7 years ago
June 5, 2019
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I am separated, filing HoH. I paid the car registration and late fee for the car I am driving. The registration is not in my name but in my to-be ex spouse's name. Should I deduct it? What happens if the ex does too? Is there a form that is needed to prove the credit?

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Anonymous

Unfortunately, you cannot deduct car taxes or registration fees if you are not owner of the vehicle. You must own the car to qualify for the deduction.

joahna

Level 2

Is the car registration card proof of ownership for tax purposes?

macuser_22

Alumni - Champ

@joahna wrote:

Is the car registration card proof of ownership for tax purposes?

No. A pink slip (title) is proof of ownership. The registered owner and legal owner can be different.

**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**

joahna

Level 2

What if there’s a loan for the car and there’s no title yet until that’s paid off. What is proof of ownership when you got no title? How’s IRS gonna know you own the vehicle? Through the registration?

Thanks