How do I know if I paid property taxes on a home?

[jflannery81]

We bought a house in 2016, but received no information on property taxes paid.  Our payments are in escrow. Can we claim property taxes?

[jbeasley2]

Yes, if your real estate (property) taxes are paid through your escrow account you are still paying them and you can deduct them if you itemize.  The amount paid should be on the form 1098 that you receive for your mortgage interest, you may have to read the details on the form to find the amount.

You can then enter the amount here in TurboTax:

• Select Federal Taxes (Personal if using TurboTax Self Employed or Home and Business)
• Select Deductions & Credits
• You may need to click on Skip to see all tax breaks
• Scroll down to Your Home and click on Show More
• Property (Real Estate) Taxes
  
• Start or update