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March 16, 2024
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How to report prepaid property tax?

  • March 16, 2024
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I bought a SFH last December. In closing, I paid for property tax for period from 1/1/2024 to 6/30/2024.

When filing my tax return for 2023, I am asked to enter the property tax paid in 2023. Should I enter my pre-paid tax or not? Thanks!

    Best answer by DianeW777

    Yes, you are allowed to enter the property taxes you were required to pay in 2023.  If you itemize your deductions you are allowed to include any amount actually paid in 2023.

    On the Settlement Statement it will show the property taxes you paid that were required at settlement and those that must be placed in escrow. Be careful not to use any escrow funds, only the actual taxes paid by you or through your escrow account in 2023.

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    DianeW777Answer
    March 16, 2024

    Yes, you are allowed to enter the property taxes you were required to pay in 2023.  If you itemize your deductions you are allowed to include any amount actually paid in 2023.

    On the Settlement Statement it will show the property taxes you paid that were required at settlement and those that must be placed in escrow. Be careful not to use any escrow funds, only the actual taxes paid by you or through your escrow account in 2023.

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