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June 6, 2019
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Can I deduct property taxes that I paid for my 68 year old special needs brother’s home (he inherited it from our parents) on my return?

  • June 6, 2019
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June 6, 2019

No. You can only deduct the property taxes if you are on the deed and are legally responsible for paying them.

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Employee
June 6, 2019

If you did not own the home you cannot deduct the property tax. 

Employee
June 6, 2019
See OP's other post asking if he can claim Brother as a dependent  If so, would that make a difference?.