Sales tax on new home construction in different state

[KTJack56]

What if the new construction is in a different state?  Our new home was constructed in TN, we live in MD most of 2019.  We itemize, have not hit the $10k in MD.   TN as a 9.75% sales tax and I have over $7k in sales tax for items I paid for outside of the construction contract (over budget) and have receipts showing the taxed amounts.  May I deduct those?  (Can the $10k be 'split', and will entering the sales tax on 1040  affect how TT pull info for my MD tax return).  Certificate of Occupancy for TN home was issued 12/20/19.

[ColeenD3 · Accepted solution]

Unfortunately, no. There is nothing in 2019 Instructions for Schedule A that addresses sales tax paid in a non-resident state. The Sales Tax worksheet specifically refers to "your state".

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[KTJack56]

Wish we had a 'sobbing' emoticon!  I was afraid that would be the answer.  That new house is bleeding the life out of us - went over the mortg interest limit, builder slower than molasses and VA involvement is enough to want to just give up!