vehicle registration fees

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February 20, 2021
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On my "Deductions and Credits" page, my vehicle registration fees show up for 2019 but not for 2020. Have I done something wrong?

npierson777

Level 10

It could happen because you didn't enter it properly. It is always a good idea to double check your entries before filing. It also could happen if your standard deduction is bigger than your itemized deduction, then the software uses the bigger ones, and since your vehicle registration fees is a part of itemized deduction, it doesn't appear on your Deduction and Credit page.

dstrausb1Author

Level 2

Thank you for your reply.

Last year I took the standard deduction and the amount for vehicle registration fees shows up on to the Deductions and Credits screen. But the 2020 field shows $0.

Cynthiad66

Level 14

You can enter the vehicle registration fees by following the instructions below.

Follow these directions:

With your return open, search for car registration inside your program.
Select the Jump to link at the top of your search results.
Answer Yes to Did you pay any car registration fees in 2020? and then enter them on the next screen.

Annual car registration fees may be deductible on your federal income taxes, but only under certain circumstances.

The portion of the registration fee that is charged based on the vehicle's value - as opposed to its size, age or other characteristics - can generally be claimed as a deduction.
If part of your registration is indeed deductible, you must itemize your deductions to claim it, rather than using the standard deduction.

See Below for more information:

ARE YOUR CAR REGISTRATION FEES DEDUCTIBLE?

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upadukone

Level 2

Take a look at these two screen shots taken for the same returns. The first shows 0 and the second shows 265. I would like (obviously) 265 to be taken as the correct deduction. What is really happening?

DaveF1006

Level 15

it appears you are getting the deduction. To really make sure though, you would need to check your Schedule A and see if the amount is included in Box 5C.

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