For your Federal return........If you itemize deductions on Schedule A instead of taking the Standard Deduction you can deduct either the state income taxes paid OR the state sales tax.
But since the Standard Deduction has gone up most people are now taking the Standard Deduction. AND There is a max 10,000 limit (5,000 MFS) of property tax and state taxes "SALT". SALT is State And Local Tax. Which includes property tax, any state tax paid like for last year’s return and includes any state withholding from your W2s and any 1099s you have. And any taxes in W2 box 14 and 19 like SDI or VDI. You can only deduct up to 10,000 (5,000 MFS) for SALT State and Local Taxes.
To Enter Sales Tax, go to
Federal Taxes or Personal (Home&Business)
Deductions and Credits
Then scroll down to Estimates and Other Taxes Paid
Sales Tax- click the Start or Update button
You might see a screen saying
Sales Tax and Income Tax - Click Continue with Sales Tax
Then click on EasyGuide
