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Deductions & credits

You can enter them there, or there is a separate entry section for property taxes.Property tax input can be confusing.

  • Property Tax is often reported with the Mortgage Interest on form 1098.
  • However, it is presented on the summary under a separate tab labeled Property Tax.
    • You cannot edit the amount you posted on the mortgage entry screen.
    • If you wish to edit this, go back to the Mortgage 1098 and make the changes.

To post Property Tax as a separate listing

  1. Log into TurboTax
  2. Under Federal > Deductions & Credits
  3. In dropdown select Property (Real Estate) Taxes
  4. [Start] or [Edit]
  5. Did you pay property or real estate taxes? [yes]
  6. Enter the amount under Property taxes on your main home
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