I only payed half of my car tax that was due can I put the amount I paid

[MichaelMc · Accepted solution]

Yes, you can deduct taxes actually paid during the year, provided you were legally obligated to pay them, that is, you were listed as the owner, or one of the owners, of the property being taxed.

For more information, please see IRS Pub. 17 Your Federal Income Tax, page 155.