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New Member
posted Jun 1, 2019 8:25:26 AM

Purchased a violin. Is the tax deductible? Cost $25,000

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Level 15
Jun 1, 2019 8:25:28 AM

Are you self-employed as a musician?  

New Member
Jun 1, 2019 8:25:30 AM

No

New Member
Jun 1, 2019 8:25:32 AM

No, not self employed as a musician, but you can deduct taxes on the purchase of a new car, and I’m not employed as a race at driver.

Intuit Alumni
Jun 1, 2019 8:25:35 AM

No. This is not an item for which you can take the additional sales tax.

Common major purchases include:

  • Vehicles
  • Off-road vehicle

You can also include:

  • Aircraft
  • Boats
  • Mobile homes
  • Manufactured housing
  • Building materials for major home improvements

These items are not considered to be major purchases:

  • Furniture
  • Jewelry
  • Computers
  • Televisions or other electronic equipment
  • Items purchased for your business or rental property