Mocha0124's explanation of sales tax vs personal property tax is correct.
Another item to note: If you are itemizing deductions, you can choose to deduct sales tax instead of the income tax withheld from your paycheck. This is useful if you live in a state that does not have a personal income tax. Please see this TurboTax Help article for more information: Can I claim the sales tax deduction? - TurboTax
