paid 2008 car tax in 2009

[bagged123]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CT
I paid my car taxes that were due in 2008 in feb of 2009, can I claim them on my 09 tax return or no?

 

[LdiJ]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CT
I paid my car taxes that were due in 2008 in feb of 2009, can I claim them on my 09 tax return or no?

Yes, because that is the year when you actually paid them.