topic Can I deduct WA State "Use Tax"? in Deductions & credits

Can I deduct WA State "Use Tax"?

zekellygirl — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:30:39 GMT

I bought a trailer and didn't pay sales tax but paid use tax, can I deduct that in the sales tax section?

Is the use tax based on the value of the trailer?

DS30 — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:30:41 GMT

Is the use tax based on the value of the trailer?

Yes, if you itemize your deductions and you are claiming...

DS30 — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:30:42 GMT

Yes, if you itemize your deductions and you are claiming WA sales tax on you return, you can deduct your WA use tax under major purchases under the sales tax section:

To enter your sales/use taxes in TurboTax Online or Desktop, please follow these steps:

Once you are in your tax return, click on the “Federal Taxes” tab ("Personal" tab in TurboTax Home & Business)
Next click on “Deductions & Credits”
Next click on "jump to full list" or “I’ll choose what I work on”
Scroll down the screen until to come to the section “Estimates and Other Taxes Paid ”
Choose "show more", then Sales Tax (start/update/revisit)
Choose - continue to sales tax and choose "Easy Guide"
On the screen that says Major Purchase - select "yes"
Enter your trailer information and use tax here on the next screen (see attached screenshot)

Can you still deduct WA state use tax in 2018?

lindsgilmour — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:30:44 GMT

Can you still deduct WA state use tax in 2018?

Re: Yes, if you itemize your deductions and you are claiming...

ezlivn89 — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 04:08:42 GMT

I cant see the screen shot where you enter the use tax, I am confused on that part, because there is no percentage i think i can enter is that correct?

Re: Yes, if you itemize your deductions and you are claiming...

MaryK4 — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 16:07:36 GMT

That is correct, the sales tax percentage is based on your local tax percentage which is the rate you use for use tax.