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posted Jun 4, 2019 10:15:03 PM

I misstated our property taxes in 2015 by $4000 as we paid it in both November and January, can I add it to this years?

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Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 10:15:10 PM

Property taxes are deductible in the year actually paid.  You cannot add a payment made in 2015 to your 2016 return.  You'd have to file an amended 2015 return.

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Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 10:15:10 PM

Property taxes are deductible in the year actually paid.  You cannot add a payment made in 2015 to your 2016 return.  You'd have to file an amended 2015 return.