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Can I deduct the sales tax paid on a new car purchased in 2016. I wasn't able to apply that last year as I did not itemize (TX)

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Can I deduct the sales tax paid on a new car purchased in 2016. I wasn't able to apply that to last year as I did not itemize (TX)

    Best answer by xmasbaby0

    No. You cannot claim sales tax you paid in 2016 on a 2017 tax return.  Sales tax is an itemized deduction.  if you did not itemize in 2016 then you could not use it then either.

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    xmasbaby0Level 15Answer
    Level 15
    June 1, 2019

    No. You cannot claim sales tax you paid in 2016 on a 2017 tax return.  Sales tax is an itemized deduction.  if you did not itemize in 2016 then you could not use it then either.

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