tk01kj
Returning Member

I live in a state without state income tax, I forgot to keep all my sales tax receipts, is there a general ballpark sales tax number I can use?

I'm trying to take the sales tax deduction because my state does not have income state tax. I lost my receipts but I did spend a whole lot this year on purchases, mostly online, where sales tax was charged.

Can I include all of the following:

1. Airfare

2. electronics, 

3. food/necessities, 

4. items I bought for my girlfriend (if I include girlfriend as dependent)

Is saying I spent $1500 per month * 12 = $18000 on purchases this year and basing the tax on that too high?