MaryK4
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Deductions & credits

Yes, you can deduct the Sales Tax paid to California, but your deduction is limited to the general rate tax at your residence in Nevada.  

 

From IRS Schedule A Instructions:

Sales taxes on motor vehicles are deductible as a general sales tax even if the tax rate was different than the general sales tax rate. However, if you paid sales tax on a motor vehicle at a rate higher than the general sales tax, you can deduct only the amount of the tax that you would have paid at the general sales tax rate on that vehicle. Include any state and local general sales taxes paid for a leased motor vehicle.
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