If you are using standard deduction, your sales tax will have no effect on your federal tax due or refund. Sales tax is an itemized deduction. Unless you have enough other itemized deductions like mortgage interest, charity donations, medical expenses, etc. to exceed your standard deduction, the sales tax will not have any effect.
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