I live in Seattle Wa. Brought a new car in 2017, can I claim the Sales tax on this vehicle.

[HelenaC]

Yes, you can claim the sales tax deduction as long as you’re itemizing your deductions.

But, keep in mind the IRS only lets you take either the state sales tax deduction or income tax deduction. Not both. In most cases, the income tax deduction will give you the bigger tax break.

If we’re helping you with your taxes this year, we’ll walk you through this in Deductions & Credits and show you which one is best for you based on your situation.

To enter your sales tax, click on Where do I enter the sales tax on my car?

If you can’t reach it through the “Jump to” link, go to Deductions & Credits and choose what you work on. Then go to Estimates and Other Taxes Paid. You’ll see Sales Tax in that list of topics