Form 1098 from different lenders may read slightly
different. Often if there is not a specific box showing Real Estate Taxes
paid, if may be toward the bottom of the statement under the Escrow
Reconciliation area as Taxes Paid. Some lenders report Real Estate Taxes
paid on the back side of the statement.
If
you cannot locate the amount of the real estate taxes paid anywhere on your
Form 1098, contact your local city or county assessor and get a receipt of real
estate taxes paid for the year.