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On Schedule A for Form 1040, which is used to itemize deductions, line 5b and line 5c pertain to taxes you paid during the tax year: 1. Line 5b: Deductible state and local real estate taxes. On this line, you report the amount of state and local real estate taxes that you paid during the tax year. Real estate taxes are usually assessed on the value of your property and paid to your local government. 2. Line 5c: Deductible state and local personal property taxes. On this line, you report the amount of state and local personal property taxes that you paid during the tax year. Personal property taxes are assessed on items such as vehicles, boats, or recreational vehicles. Note that the combined total of state, local, and property taxes you can deduct is limited to $10,000 ($5,000 if married filing separately) due to the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction limitation. When itemizing deductions, make sure to enter the appropriate amounts on each line to accurately reflect your deductible taxes.