https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/claiming-big-purchases/01/3103568#M1138816 <P>Can big purchases such as home repairs, vehicles, vehicle repairs be claimed or impact refund when filing taxes?</P> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:36:57 GMT Creed22 2026-02-24T07:36:57Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/claiming-big-purchases/01/3103568#M1138816 <P>Can big purchases such as home repairs, vehicles, vehicle repairs be claimed or impact refund when filing taxes?</P> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:36:57 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/claiming-big-purchases/01/3103568#M1138816 Creed22 2026-02-24T07:36:57Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-claiming-big-purchases/01/3103617#M1138817 <P>Hello, Creed22!</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>The purchases you mention in your question are of a personal nature.&nbsp; In general, to claim personal items, you have to be able to itemize deductions (personal deductions higher than the standard deduction for your filing status).&nbsp; Even then, the only deduction is the sales taxes you pay on those 'big ticket' items like a vehicle or the building materials for your home improvement.&nbsp; The actual purchase is not a taxable event.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>If you own/operate a business and use your vehicle in conducting that business, your deduction will depend on whether you claim the standard mileage allowance or actual vehicle expenses (business portion only).</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Thank you for contacting us today!&nbsp; I hope this information answers your question.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Elizabeth W., EA</P> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 17:01:58 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-claiming-big-purchases/01/3103617#M1138817 ElizabethW2 2023-10-25T17:01:58Z