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April 13, 2025
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property (real estate) taxes

  • April 13, 2025
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I paid real estate taxes on my deceased parents home in 2024 while the estate was in probate. I inherited the house in 2025 when probate was completed. Can I deduct the property taxes I paid while the house was still in probate?

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    April 13, 2025

    Yes, the home was technically your home when the taxes were paid. It wasn't quite official until 2025, however the home was yours and you were required to pay the real estate taxes.  If the estate paid the taxes it would be a deduction on the estate tax return, if there was no estate tax return then they would be allowed on your tax return.

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