Annual car registration fees may be partially deductible on your federal income taxes, but only under certain circumstances. A portion of the registration fee must be charged based on the vehicle's value (—as opposed to its size, age or other characteristics. If part of your registration is indeed deductible, you must itemize your deductions to claim it, rather than using the standard deduction.
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To determine VLF paid for tax purposes follow the link https://www.dmv.ca.gov/wasapp/FeeCalculatorWeb/vlfForm.do