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December 28, 2020
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My ex-husband and I are listed on our marital home deed, although I reside there 100% of the time. He claims 100% of the property tax/mortgage interest deductions...

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As our settlement (MSA) states that he can claim them as long as in line with current tax law. From what I read (help!) - it appears that the property tax deduction should be split equally as both of us are on the deed.

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December 28, 2020

You have not mentioned who is actually paying for the mortgage and property tax.

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December 28, 2020

As was mentioned, you can each deduct the amount you actually pay.  It is not automatically 50/50, it is the amount you pay.