Property tax deductions for home sold

[klostermann]

I'm trying to figure out what I can deduct as property taxes this year. I sold my home on May 18th of this year. On my Closing Disclosure document in the "Due from Seller at Closing/Adjustments for Items Unpaid by Seller/County Taxes (07/01/15 to 05/18/2016" section it lists $3311.50. On my 1098 it shows $1882 for Property tax paid. Which one do I use when making my deductions? Add them together? Just $3311? Just $1882?

If I look at my county's real estate mapping for the home I sold it says taxes payable: "2015 Payable 2016/2017 $3,862.00".

Thanks for the help.

[MichaelL1 · Accepted solution]

You add them together.  The 1098 Amount of $1,882 and the $3,311 paid at closing, will be listed as one amount ($5,193) on your return.  

Property tax are assessed and collected in arrears so when the home is sold, you will be charged the property taxes unpaid to the date of sale (5/18/2016 in your case). 

[klostermann]

Thanks!