We didn't pay our 2021 property taxes until after Jan. 2022. Can we claim them on our 2021 return or have to wait until our 2022 return?

[DoninGA]

Property taxes paid in 2022 have to be reported on a tax year 2022 tax return that is filed next year.

[xmasbaby0]

You cannot claim tax paid in 2022 on a 2021 tax return.   What matters is WHEN you paid the property tax, not what year it was "for."   Use it next year when you file your 2022 tax return.