Itemized Deductions - Taxes Paid

This handout discusses which taxes paid are deductible as well as any limitations on the deductibility of those taxes.

HIGHLIGHTS: 

  1. State and local income taxes.

  2. State and local sales taxes.

  3. Real estate taxes.

  4. Real estate taxes paid upon the sale or purchase of a home.

  5. Personal property taxes.


CLIENTS WHO MAY BENEFIT:

  1. Taxpayers who own real estate.

  2. Taxpayers who pay income tax or sales tax during the year.