If you paid your 2025 real estate taxes in January 2026 are they still deductible for 2025 tax year?

althea2014 · ‎March 11, 2026

MinhT1 · ‎March 12, 2026

No. Property taxes paid in January 2026 are deductible in your 2026 tax return.

You can only claim property taxes paid out-of-pocket during 2025 in your 2025 tax return.

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MinhT1 · ‎March 12, 2026

No. Property taxes paid in January 2026 are deductible in your 2026 tax return.

You can only claim property taxes paid out-of-pocket during 2025 in your 2025 tax return.

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