Line 5a is for State and Local Income Taxes OR Sales Taxes. - for example, if you live in a state that does not have State and Local Income Taxes (such as Texas) you can choose to deduct Sales Taxes on this line.
Line 5b is for State and Local Real Estate Taxes - This line is only for taxes you paid on Real Estate.
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