AmyC
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Deductions & credits

Nope. For the federal schedule A, both properties would be added together. However, for the state of IL credit. only your primary plus a small adjoining lot are allowed. The law means the lot and your primary house are actually together, share a border. Your secondary home does not qualify for the IL property tax credit.

 

See What may not be included when I figure a property tax credit? from Property Tax Credit - Credits - Illinois.gov

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