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Level 1
posted Jan 30, 2021 2:00:46 PM

Does leasing a car count as a "major purchase"? I'm in Washington State.

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Expert Alumni
Jan 30, 2021 2:27:06 PM

Yes.

 

According to the Sales Tax Handbook, a 6.5 percent sales tax rate is collected by Washington State. On top of that is a 0.3 percent lease/vehicle sales tax. This means that in total, the state tax on the lease or purchase of a vehicle adds up to 6.8 percent.

 

Please see the following links:

 

WA Sales Tax 1

 

WA Sales Tax 2

 

Sales Tax Deductible

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Expert Alumni
Jan 30, 2021 2:27:06 PM

Yes.

 

According to the Sales Tax Handbook, a 6.5 percent sales tax rate is collected by Washington State. On top of that is a 0.3 percent lease/vehicle sales tax. This means that in total, the state tax on the lease or purchase of a vehicle adds up to 6.8 percent.

 

Please see the following links:

 

WA Sales Tax 1

 

WA Sales Tax 2

 

Sales Tax Deductible

New Member
Feb 15, 2025 12:21:11 PM

I have the same question for 2024 IRS Federal Tax Return.  Is it still considered a major purchase for leasing an EV Truck ?

 

Thanks,

 

Jimmy

Expert Alumni
Feb 15, 2025 12:50:33 PM

No, a leased vehicle doesn't count as a major purchase. However, you can include the sales tax that you paid on the vehicle in your sales tax deduction. Instead of choosing Easy Guide, choose Enter All My Receipts and enter the full amount of sales tax you paid during the year.