You can also use ordinary sales tax along with tax from major purchases.
Go to Federal>Deductions and Credits>Estimates and Other Taxes Paid> Sales Tax. You can use the "Easy Guide" to calculate the sales tax on your "everyday" purchases--the software uses a formula based on your income and the tax rate in your area.
If your state has a state income tax, you have to choose between using the deduction for your state tax paid OR the sales tax deduction, whichever is higher. The TT process will suggest one or the other as you prepare your return.
“Major purchases” that you can enter for the sales tax deduction include:
Motor Vehicles (cars, trucks, motor homes, RV’s, sport utility vehicles and off-road vehicles
Aircraft or boats
Mobile homes
Manufactured housing
Building materials for major home improvements
You cannot deduct: furniture, jewelry, home electronics such as TV’s or computers
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