You typically must limit itemized deductions such as mortgage interest and property taxes to what you paid as individuals, So you may split it 50/50, 60/40, etc., depending on what you each actually paid.
You have to agree on both taking the Standard Deduction or itemizing—if one itemizes, you both must itemize.
Enter Property/Real Estate Taxes:
- Open your return (if not already open)
- Enter "property taxes" in the Search box.
- Click on "jump to property taxes" link.
- Enter your information.
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