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November 16, 2022
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Sales Tax

  • November 16, 2022
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We are building a house this year in Georgia. It is a self-build, so my husband and I are the contractors. We have been told that we can claim the sales tax that we paid on the building materials when we file our taxes next year. Is this correct?

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    Level 15
    November 16, 2022

    If you itemize you get a choice of deducting either sales tax or state income tax. That’s discussed here. 

    https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/tax-deductions-and-credits/how-to-write-off-sales-taxes/amp/L5yt8TIJ2

     

    Level 8
    November 16, 2022

    Yes, building materials qualify as a major purchase for sales tax. Please see this link for additional information.

     

    https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-credits-deductions/define-major-purchase-major-item-sales-tax/L95I4dBi1_US_en_US