Why is Turbo Tax asking me if i paid property taxes on my home in Lake County? I've never resided in Lake County?

[Carl]

Doesn't matter if you live in it or not. Property taxes would still be assessed, due and payable by the owner of that property (you I presume) every year, by the taxing authority - usually the county the property is located in.

[designsbymkwood]

I do not own and have never owned any property in Lake County?  Should I be concerned of identity theft at this point?  I am assuming because that came up as one of the questions asked that this property is tied to me in some way?  Correct me if I am wrong.

[AnnetteB · Accepted solution]

If you are filing an Indiana state return, that is a question that comes up for any property owner just in case your property is located in Lake County, Indiana.

There is no indication of a property in Lake County tied to your name, so no worries about identity theft.  It's just a question that TurboTax is asking so that those that do own property in Lake County can claim the residential income tax credit.