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You did not mention what state you are in or whether you expect to itemize deductions. You may be able to deduct the sales tax paid for the new cars if you itemize and have enough other itemized deductions to exceed your standard deduction.
SALES TAX
You can enter the sales tax you paid for the car you purchased in 2020 by going to Federal>Deductions and Credits>Estimates and Other Taxes Paid> Sales Tax. You will be asked if you paid sales tax on a major purchase, and you will be able to enter the sales tax you paid for your new vehicle.
Sales tax is an itemized deduction. If your state has a state income tax, you have to choose between using the deduction for your state tax paid OR the sales tax deduction, whichever is higher. The TT process will suggest one or the other as you prepare your return.
“Major purchases” that you can enter for the sales tax deduction include:
Motor Vehicles (cars, trucks, motor homes, RV’s, sport utility vehicles and off-road vehicles
Aircraft or boats
Mobile homes
Manufactured housing
Building materials for major home improvements
You cannot deduct: furniture, jewelry, home electronics such as TV’s or computers
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Paying cash for the farm is not entered on your tax return. Did you pay any property taxes for the farm?
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