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posted Aug 25, 2025 11:18:11 AM

Can I still claim car registration fees dated October 08 2024.

  • I bought a used car in October 2024 & paid all taxes in CTDMV on transfer.  I did not claim those taxes & car tax in 2025 returns.  Can I still claim these in coming tax filing. Thanks. 

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Level 15
Aug 25, 2025 11:21:58 AM

You need to amend your 2024 tax return to add them.  You did not file a "2025" return, you filed 2024 this year in 2025.   Next year we file our 2025 returns.    Did you itemize on your 2024 return?  Will the fees make a difference in your return?  

 

How to Amend the current year
https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-federal-tax-return-current-year/L7eS6o1qh_US_en_US?uid=lfunevhk

Level 15
Aug 25, 2025 11:51:56 AM

It's important to clarify what you are talking about.  Registration fees are only deductible if they count as a "state or local tax" and they must be based on the value of the car.  For example, if the registration fee is $100 for everyone plus $1 per $1000 price of the car, and you buy a $35,000 car, your registration fee would be $135 but only $35 is considered a deductible state tax.  This tax is only deductible in the year you pay it.

 

In addition, some states charge a personal property tax every year on the value of the cars you own.  Again, this is a deductible state tax if it is based on the value of the car, but if the tax is calculated as a flat rate component plus a value component, only the value component is deductible.  And again, this tax is deductible when you actually pay it.  

 

If you paid one or both of these taxes in 2024, it would have to be included on your 2024 tax return. 

 

Your deduction for state and local taxes are capped at $10,000, so if your taxes are already more than that, you won't get any benefit for adding the car fees and taxes.