Can I claim taxes paid on a new vehicle I purchased in 2021 if I paid the taxes in 2022

beth288578 · ‎January 23, 2022

xmasbaby0 · ‎January 23, 2022

No. You can enter sales tax paid for your vehicle in the year you paid the tax. If you paid it in 2022 then it goes on your 2022 ta return.

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HelenC12 · ‎January 23, 2022

No, you can't deduct the sales tax in tax year 2021 if you actually paid the sales tax in tax year 2022. Generally, most taxpayers are Cash Basis Taxpayers.

A cash basis taxpayer is a taxpayer who reports income and deductions in the year that they are actually paid or received.

Additional information: Where do I enter the sales tax on my car?

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Can I claim taxes paid on a new vehicle I purchased in 2021 if I paid the taxes in 2022