Do i need to file homestead excemption before i file my taxes. I just got my new house in 2016

[DDollar · Accepted solution]

No, you file a homestead exemption with your county tax assessor and it reduces the amount of property tax you have to pay.  Filing the homestead exemption will have no effect on your 2016 federal and state tax return.  You should note, that there are deadlines each year for filing a homestead exemption.  Be sure to file with you county tax assessor before the 2017 deadline or you pay more in property tax than you would otherwise have to for 2017.

[MrMccovins16]

Ramsey county

[MrMccovins16]

I am trying to see if I am able to file my homeowners we may now

[Critter-3]

@MrMccovins16 

What exactly are you asking about ?   Homestead exemption ?   Or a state credit on a return ?

[xmasbaby0]

@MrMccovins16 This is a very old thread.   You mention a county but we have no idea what state you are in.   We cannot see your screen or your tax return.  What exactly are you trying to do?