Is paint considered building materials? And would new cabinet handle pulls be considered building materials?

[RichardG]

For what purpose?

[suzydekay]

for my home renovations...I had kitchen cabinets painted and cabinet handle pulls installed.

[RichardG]

Are you trying to deduct the sales taxes on these purchases?  What deduction are you wanting to claim for this expense?

[suzydekay]

yes for the sales tax

[suzydekay]

as part of building materials.

[RichardG]

The IRS allows you to deduct sales taxes when you purchased and paid sales tax on the materials to build a home, build a substantial home addition, or perform a major home renovation.  Unless you did more than refurbish your kitchen cabinets, I doubt your purchases qualify.  But if these items were bought as part of a major kitchen remodeling, then, yes, they're clearly building materials.

Keep in mind that with the sales tax deduction, the IRS gives you a predetermined deduction to cover routine purchases.  The itemized sales tax deduction is only for major purchases of certain items.  

Please follow this link for more information.  https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/tax-tips/Tax-Deductions-and-Credits/Deductions-for-Sales-Tax/I...