topic Can I claim the property tax if they're in someone else's name in Deductions & credits

Can I claim the property tax if they're in someone else's name

davisracing159 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:25:27 GMT

Hal_Al — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:25:29 GMT

Why are you paying it? Do you have an equitable interest?

mwangner — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:25:31 GMT

I have the same problem. Paying it because house was inherited and payment due, but tax year ended before name was changed with the tax office.

Hal_Al — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:25:32 GMT

You have an "equitable interest", in the property, and can deduct the Real estate tax you pay. You can also deduct the mortgage interest you pay.

JulieCo — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:25:33 GMT

If you do not own the property, then you cannot deduct the property taxes on your return.