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Can I deduct the sales tax of a car I bought in 2016 on my 2017 tax return?

 
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Can I deduct the sales tax of a car I bought in 2016 on my 2017 tax return?

No, you can only deduct sales taxes paid in 2017 on your 2017 return.  To be deductible a tax must have been imposed on you, and you must have paid it during your tax year.

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Can I deduct the sales tax of a car I bought in 2016 on my 2017 tax return?

No, you can only deduct sales taxes paid in 2017 on your 2017 return.  To be deductible a tax must have been imposed on you, and you must have paid it during your tax year.

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