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New Member
posted Jun 3, 2019 10:13:30 AM

Can i deduct property taxes paid on property in a living trust

i paid property taxes on father in law home. it is a living trust. can i deduct the property taxes

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Alumni
Jun 3, 2019 10:13:31 AM

To claim any tax, that tax must be imposed on  you.If you are not on title to the house, then the tax is not imposed on you and you can not deduct it.

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Alumni
Jun 3, 2019 10:13:31 AM

To claim any tax, that tax must be imposed on  you.If you are not on title to the house, then the tax is not imposed on you and you can not deduct it.

New Member
Jun 3, 2019 10:13:34 AM

what if the home is held in a family trust and you are the sole trustee and pay out of pocket for all expenses