Yes, Phantom Tax Meaning is possible even for real estate if property’s value rises but no sale had been made. An example is where property is re-assessed for example when calculating the property tax that has to be paid. Likewise, if a property owner has rental income from property and the rental income has risen but the actual rental has not been collected the property owner may be taxed on expected income. This may result in factors that put taxpayers in the obligation to pay taxes on money, which they have not yet received sometimes referred to as phantom income.