on taxes paid on major purchases, does the purchase of a new ac/heater , over $10k) count, and if so, which item type would it be?

[DoninGA]

A HVAC would not be considered a major purchase.

[DawnC · Accepted solution]

No.   When we ask if you bought any major items while living in your state, answer Yes if you purchased:

• A motorized vehicle (like a car, truck, RV, or motorcycle—but no mopeds).
• An aircraft, boat, mobile home, or manufactured home, but only if you paid the general sales tax rate (otherwise it doesn't apply).
• Building materials for a major renovation or substantial addition to a home, if you paid the general sales tax rate yourself or your contractor was authorized to purchase these materials per your instructions or building contract.

Otherwise, answer No, even if the items you purchased were expensive or really big.

[rjs]

It's a common misunderstanding that when you use the sales tax tables you can add the tax on "major purchases" to the amount from the tables. This misunderstanding is perpetuated by TurboTax's use of the term "major purchases." What you are allowed to add, according to IRS rules, is the tax on "specified items." The specified items are those listed by DawnC above.

[Opus 17]

In my opinion, no tax preparer, including Turbotax, should use the term "major purchases" since it is misleading.    The correct list of qualifying items is a home, major renovation of a home, motor vehicle, or airplane.