lzo
Level 2

Home property taxes being double counted??

Hi -

Typically I enter the info from my Form 1098 in the personal deduction section.

This last year I started a business, so going through the 'home office' deduction.  It says to enter the Real Estate Taxes (which I did).  However, when I go back to the personal deduction section (out of the business section), it shows (see attached) that the $3992 is paid on the principal residence, and again as part of the 1098. 

Appears like it's double dipping?  I can't imagine it should show both.

It does show a deduction for the home office of $348.

So is this correct?  Or should I not enter in the home office deduction (in the business deductions section) and leave it only at the mortgage, interest, and finance section of the individual deduction?