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posted May 31, 2019 11:32:36 PM

Sales tax deduction on new car

I cant figure out where to enter the amount?

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New Member
May 31, 2019 11:32:38 PM

Yes. You will only be able to claim this deduction if you itemize and if you are taking the state sales tax deduction (as opposed to the state income tax deduction).

To enter this transaction in TurboTax, log into your tax return (for TurboTax Online sign-in, click Here and click on "Take me to my return") type "Sales Tax Deduction" in the search bar then select "jump to Sales Tax Deduction". TurboTax will guide you in entering this information.

Alternatively, to enter your sales taxes and major purchases in TurboTax Online or Desktop, please follow these steps:

  1. Once you are in your tax return, click on the “Federal Taxes” tab ("Personal" tab in TurboTax Home & Business)
  2. Next click on “Deductions & Credits”
  3. Next click on "jump to full list" or “I’ll choose what I work on”
  4. Scroll down the screen until to come to the section “Estimates and Other Taxes Paid ”
  5. Choose "show more", then Sales Tax (start/update/revisit)
  6. Choose - continue to sales tax and choose "Easy Guide"
  7. Enter your state sales tax information (If your state sales tax information is already entered you will need to edit it to enter your major purchases information.)
  8. On the screen that says Major Purchase - select "yes"
  9. Enter your vehicle information and sales tax here on the next screen.