Can I deduct the property taxes I pay for my primary residence on my tax return or do they go on my wife's death trust tax return? The house is in her trust FBO me.

[gperisho]

The death trust is for the benefit of me.  I pay all expenses and upkeep, including the property taxes.  The income from the death trust is significantly less than the property taxes I paid last year.

[MichaelL1 · Accepted solution]

If you are not the joint owner of the house or it did not transfer to you on death, then the property taxes belong on a 1041 return for the Estate, otherwise they go on your return.