Do I need to claim 1098 and also enter property taxes if my fiancé will be doing that when he files his tax return? We are both listed on the 1098 and pay for the house.

I read that we could each claim our half but do we need to? I'd rather it just all go under one person's tax return.

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Feb 22, 2024 4:32:00 PM

Either one of you can claim the full amount of mortgage interest if the home is your primary residence or a secondary home and you are legally obligated to pay on the mortgage.

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Do I need to claim 1098 and also enter property taxes if my fiancé will be doing that when he files his tax return? We are both listed on the 1098 and pay for the house.