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April 14, 2026
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How do I report sales tax paid on a car I purchased via a trade-in?

  • April 14, 2026
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JohnB5677
Level 15
April 14, 2026

To report sales tax on a major purchase 

Under Federal

  1. Deductions & Credits 
  2. Select Estimates and Other Taxes Paid
  3. Choose Sales Tax

Use the Interview to enter the sales tax paid. 

TurboTax will calculate if itemizing is better than the standard deduction. 

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