Why can't I get a property tax credit on my 2017 Connecticut State Tax Return?

[KarenJ · Accepted solution]

The CT property tax laws changed for 2017 and 2018.

Effective for the 2017 and 2018 taxable years, the personal income tax credit that Connecticut residents may claim for property tax paid on a primary residence is limited to individuals who:

• are age 65 or older before that year ends; or
• may validly claim at least 1 dependent on their federal income tax return for that year.

The maximum credit, which starts to phase out based on a taxpayer’s filing status and Connecticut AGI, is $200.

To enter this credit in TurboTax:

• Click Start next to the Connecticut State return
• Proceed with the opening screens and income section
• Click Done with Income
• Click Start next to Property Tax Credit on the next set of items
• Click Continue after entering you Primary Residence Property Tax Information (if applicable)

CT does not allow a deduction for motor vehicles as the fee is not assessed annually and is not based on the value of the car.  I live in Georgia and they changed their method of paying on the value of the car, instead of annually, they charge the whole fee when you first buy the car.  If it is not an annual fee based on the value of the car, it is not deductible.