Deductions & credits
You can enter your real estate/property tax without a 1098. Right below Mortgage Interest, there is a place to enter real estate/property taxes. If you're a homeowner, your property taxes are entered in the Deductions & Credits section:
- Sign in and open your return if you're not already in it.
- Inside TurboTax, search for property tax and select the Jump to link at the top of your search results.
- Answer Yes to the question Did you pay property or real estate taxes in 2023?
- Enter your property/real estate taxes on the next screen.
Tip: If you own additional properties for personal use (like a cabin or timeshare), make sure to include the property/real estate payments for those as well. Property taxes are an itemized deduction.
The SALT deduction (which is either state/local income tax plus property tax OR sales tax plus property tax) is capped at $5,000 for married couples filing separately and $10,000 for all other filers. Enter all of your deductions, and TurboTax will choose the best deduction for you.
