Property tax credits can reduce your state income tax or increase your refund based on the property taxes (or rent) you paid during the year. These credits are state-specific, and not all states offer them. Additionally, eligibility often depends on factors like income, age, or disability.
This guide explains:
- Which states do NOT offer property tax credits
- Where to find states that DO offer credits
- How to report property tax paid in TaxSlayer
States That Do NOT Offer Property Tax Credits
Many states do not offer property tax credits (especially for renters or through the income tax system). If your state is listed below, you generally cannot claim a property tax credit on your state return:
No property tax credit states include:
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arkansas
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Mississippi
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
States That DO Offer Property Tax Credits
There is no federal property tax credit, but many states provide relief through credits, rebates, or deductions.
Common types of property tax credits:
- Homeowner credits
- Renter credits (based on rent paid)
- “Circuit breaker” programs (based on income vs. property tax burden)
➡️ At least 17 states + Washington, D.C. offer property tax credits through the income tax system, with others offering credits outside the return.
Example states offering property tax credits (partial list):
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado (not claimed on your tax return)
- Connecticut
- Indiana
- Iowa (not claimed on your tax return)
- Maine
- Maryland (not claimed on your tax return)
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- Utah (not claimed on your tax return)
- Vermont
- Wisconsin
- Washington, D.C.
👉 For full eligibility details, visit your state’s Department of Revenue website or review state-specific filing instructions.
How to Report Property Tax Paid in TaxSlayer
If you itemize deductions on your federal return, you may be able to deduct real estate (property) taxes you paid.
Where to enter property tax paid:
- Select Federal > Deductions from the menu on the left
- Choose to select your forms, then press continue
- Select Itemized Deductions from the Deductions menu
- If your property taxes are reported on Form 1098, select Mortgage Interest and Expenses from the Itemized Deduction menu.
- If you have additional property taxes not reported on Form 1098 or you did not receive a Form 1098, select Taxes You Paid from the Itemized Deduction menu.
Important Reminders
- Property tax credits are state-specific and may require a separate state form.
- Many credits are:
- Income-based
- Limited to seniors or disabled taxpayers
- If your state does not offer a credit, you can still deduct property taxes federally (if you itemize).
Need More Help?
If you’re unsure whether your state offers a property tax credit or where to enter it:
- Check your state return section in TaxSlayer
- Or visit the TaxSlayer Help Center:
👉 Mortgage / Property Tax Support
Summary:
- Not all states offer property tax credits
- Many states provide some form of relief (especially for renters or low-income taxpayers)
- Property taxes can be entered in TaxSlayer under Itemized Deductions → Homeowner Expenses