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New Member
posted Feb 28, 2025 2:34:30 PM

For Sales Tax Deduction, when it askes for building material, can I list my new home building expenses such as lumber?

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Expert Alumni
Feb 28, 2025 2:41:32 PM

Yes, if you paid sales tax. New Home Builders usually do not pay sales tax (depending on the state) since the tax is generated at time of the sale of the completed home, but if you purchased as a consumer, you probably did get charged sales tax. 

New Member
Feb 28, 2025 3:49:50 PM

@KrisD15 the builder purchased the material and then submitted me the invoice and I reimbursed him

Expert Alumni
Feb 28, 2025 5:49:38 PM

That's fine. If you have the receipt showing sales tax, add it to the list!