I recently purchased a mobile home in a mobile home park and I pay a lot rent. Are there any deductions for either in the state of Pa?

[CarolynM · Accepted solution]

Yes. You can receive a deduction of the sales taxes you paid on both your federal and state tax returns. 

PA considers mobile homes to be motor vehicles, so the only deduction for which you are eligible is the itemized deduction of the sales tax paid on the purchase. 

However, this deduction must be taken on Schedule A, for which you would need to upgrade to TurboTax Deluxe. Unless you have significant medical expenses or other itemized deductions, you are likely better to remain with TurboTax Free Edition and claim the standard deduction. 

For more information on the PA tax deduction for mobile homes, follow this link: 

PA on Motor Vehicles

[re2boys]

PA does not have itemized deductions, so no state deduction for sales tax.
Many municipalities in PA apply yearly real estate property taxes to mobile homes based on the assessed value of the home.  These taxes are deductible as if you owned a  non-mobile home.
If you have a loan on the mobile home, the interest paid is deductible to the same extent as if you owned a non-mobile home.
If you pay real estate property taxes on the home, you may be eligible for the PA Property Tax Rebate Program (over 65 and within eligible income limits)  See for details:  <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.revenue.pa.gov/GeneralTaxInformation/PropertyTaxRentRebateProgram/Pages/default.aspx">htt...>