Real estate tax on 1098 does not include PILOT tax assessment payment

[guo0693]

Hi,
I live in NJ and got my 1098 for the mortgage on my primary residence. However the real estate tax disbursed on 1098 does not include PILOT tax assessment payment. 
Tax without pilot assessment payment: $1,428.21
If include pilot assessment payment: $16,493.18 (the actual amount I paid out of pocket)

Is PILOT payment not considered as property tax and thus not deductible?

If deductible, can I simply override the property tax using the amount $16,493.18 when I fill 1098 details using turbotax?

Thanks!

[JohnW152]

No, PILOT payments are not considered property taxes, and are therefore not deductible.

Please see NJ Income Tax – Property Tax Deduction/Credit Eligibility Requirements for more information.