if we built a house this year, do those materials count for major purchases

[vikingwerner]

materials for garage to be built

[SabrinaD2]

Yes, normally materials used to build a house or a garage can be considered major purchases for tax purposes. According to TurboTax, building materials for major home improvements, such as constructing a new home or substantial additions like a garage, qualify as major purchases for the sales tax deduction