New jersey assesses property tax per property, not per individual. If you and your wife are filing separate New Jersey returns, report the total tax paid on your property. TurboTax will split the amount in half.
You can claim half on your return, up to $7,500. Your wife can do the same.
New Jersey says: "If you and your spouse/civil union partner file separate returns but maintain the same principal residence, only one-half of the property taxes (or one-half of 18% of rent) due and paid can be used when calculating the property tax deduction or credit."
Learn more at Property Tax Deduction/Credit.
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