I paid my 2018 Texas property taxes in January 2019 (not through escrow). Can I report on 2018 return?

posted

Connect with an expert

1 Best answer

Accepted Solutions

I paid my 2018 Texas property taxes in January 2019 (not through escrow). Can I report on 2018 return?

No. The taxes must be paid in 2018 for you to be able to deduct them on your 2018 tax return. Is it possible you paid your 2017 taxes in January of 2018? If you did, they would be deductible on your 2018 tax return.

View solution in original post

1 Reply

I paid my 2018 Texas property taxes in January 2019 (not through escrow). Can I report on 2018 return?

No. The taxes must be paid in 2018 for you to be able to deduct them on your 2018 tax return. Is it possible you paid your 2017 taxes in January of 2018? If you did, they would be deductible on your 2018 tax return.

Still have questions?