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Property tax not accepted by TurboTax
When I try to enter the property taxes for my home TurboTax does not allow anything entered in the appropriate box. It just remains blank. How can I enter the property tax?
Here are 2 options to help you enter your property tax in
Option 1: (TurboTax Desktop or TurboTax online)
First check to see TurboTax software is up-to-date. Updates often fix issues like this.
If you're a homeowner, here's how to enter your property taxes:
- Open or continue your return. Be sure you are logged in for link in Step 2 to work.
- Navigate to the property tax section:
- TurboTax Online/Mobile: Go to property tax.
- TurboTax Desktop: Select Search Topics. Search for and select property tax.
- Answer Yes to the question Did you pay property or real estate taxes?
- Follow the on-screen instructions to enter your property/real estate tax
Option 2 TurboTax (Desktop only)
- Use Forms Mode: Switch to Forms Mode and enter the property tax directly into the form.
To enter your property tax directly in Forms Mode in TurboTax Desktop, follow these steps:
- Switch to Forms Mode: Click the "Forms" icon in TurboTax Desktop.
- Open Schedule A: Locate and open Schedule A (Form 1040).
- Enter Property Tax: Find the line for "State and local real estate taxes" (Line 5b) and enter your property tax amount directly
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