LO.3 Diego sold his personal residence to Dinah on July 1, 2012. He had paid real property taxes on March 1, 2012, the due date for property taxes for 2012.

a. How will Diego’s payment affect his deduction for property taxes in 2012?

b. Will Diego’s payment of the taxes have any effect on Dinah’s itemized deductions for 2012? Explain.

c. What other tax or financial effects will Diego’s payment of the taxes have on either party?