I paid real estate taxes for 2016 and 2017 in 2016. Do I deduct all in 2016?

[fhalasz]

To put it another way, do I deduct taxes in the year paid, or in the year the bill is for?

[MargaretL · Accepted solution]

You do deduct real estate taxes (also known as property taxes) in the year paid, not in the year to which the tax applies. 

1. Federal Taxes
2. Deductions & Credits
3. Your Home
4. Property Taxes