I noticed a house we sold 6-16-17 doesn't have real estate taxes on the 1098 along with a secondary residence that we refinanced. We paid taxes for 1/2 year, why zero?

[Gee62]

We paid taxes on both of these mortgages for at least half of year - why would property taxes be zero on the 1098? Should I figure out the taxes through the escrow for the amount of time it was in our name? Thank you.

[IreneS · Accepted solution]

You should check with the lender that issued the 1098.

Since you sold the house, perhaps the taxes were handled at settlement.  Check the HUD-1 settlement sheet.

[Gee62]

I'm guessing taxes were handled at closing. That being said, I paid more than what the 1098 says. Hmm...

[IreneS]

That's OK.  Include the total amount of tax you actually paid.

[Gee62]

That's what I thought - thank you!