Real Estate and School taxes paid

We paid parents Real Estate and School taxes... I realize we can't deduct that but our question is:

Can THEY deduct them on their taxes because they didn't pay them - we did...

Thanks....

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No, if they did not pay, they will not be able to deduct, unfortunately.

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thank you.... what happens if they do? not sure if they have completed taxes yet but want to be prepared if they did :-0

If they take a disallowed deduction, the IRS is entitled to reassess their taxes, including penalties and interest for the error,

Do you have an Intuit account?