You will deduct property tax in the year that you actually pay it regardless
of what year it is for. You claim your 2016 tax that you paid in 2017 on
your 2017 tax return when you prepare it in 2018.
Any documentation that shows that you paid property tax is fine. It
may include your closing document, your mortgage statement, Form 1098 or
your county's office statement or receipt. As long as the property tax
is paid in 2016, you can deduct it.
Here is data entry for property tax/real estate tax on home:
- Federal Taxes
- Deductions and Credits
- Your Home
- Property Taxes
OR
Go to Federal, Deductions and Credits, click "I'll choose what I work
on" then go to Your Home. Right under mortgage interest you will find
Property Taxes.
Home owners insurance for your personal residence is not deductible, sorry.
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