topic Why is TurboTax entering $10,000 in my “Property, state and local tax deductions” in the itemized deduction section when I only entered around $5,000 in property taxes? in Deductions & credits

Why is TurboTax entering $10,000 in my “Property, state and local tax deductions” in the itemized deduction section when I only entered around $5,000 in property taxes?

jrizner21 — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:51:46 GMT

Re: Why is TurboTax entering $10,000 in my “Property, state and local tax deductions” in the itemized deduction section when I only entered around $5,000 in property taxes?

DoninGA — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 15:46:48 GMT

Did you have state/local income taxes withheld on the W-2 you entered? If so, those taxes are entered in the same section as the property taxes. The maximum that can be entered in SALT section is $10,000 if filing as Married Filing Jointly.

Re: Why is TurboTax entering $10,000 in my “Property, state and local tax deductions” in the item...

CatinaT1 — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 15:51:22 GMT

$10,000 is the maximum amount you can deduct in this category (if you are Married Filing Jointly).

This category includes:

your property tax,
state or local income taxes withheld on your W2 (see boxes 17 & 19),
and state and local property taxes for a car, boat, rv, etc.

Re: Why is TurboTax entering $10,000 in my “Property, state and local tax deductions” in the itemized deduction section when I only entered around $5,000 in property taxes?

jrizner21 — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 15:52:34 GMT

I did! That explains it entirely. Thank you!

Re: Why is TurboTax entering $10,000 in my “Property, state and local tax deductions” in the itemized deduction section when I only entered around $5,000 in property taxes?

Texas Roger — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 15:54:27 GMT

Did you have other taxes paid in 2023 such as state income or sales taxes?