Car registration deduction

[wandas1968]

I bought a van last year, can I deduct the total amount of tax I paid or is it just after renewal when it's deductible

[Marketstar · Accepted solution]

Yes, you can deduct tax paid in the year of purchase, see below.

To deduct sales tax paid on a new car, you take it as a deduction on Schedule A.  Go to Deductions & Credits>Estimates and Other Taxes Paid>Sales Tax.  

To deduct registration fee, you take it as a deduction on Schedule A.  Go to Deductions & Credits>Cars and Other Things you Own>Car Registration Fees.  Depending on the state in which you live, you may or may not be able to deduct it.