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Where do I put general sales taxes and/or major purchases (vehicle )?

 
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LindaA
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Where do I put general sales taxes and/or major purchases (vehicle )?

If you itemize deductions, you may deduct sales tax instead of state and local income tax if you so choose. Keep in mind that the sales tax is only deductible if you paid the general sales tax rate.


To enter the sales tax you paid on major purchases, such as a vehicle:

  1. Open (continue) your return if it's not already open.
  2. Inside your program, search for sales tax and then click the "Jump to" link in the search results.
  3. On the Let's Compare screen, click Try Sales Tax or Continue (the button varies depending on your current situation).
  4. When asked how you want to enter your sales tax, choose EasyGuide.
  5. Answer the questions about where you lived, the dates, and your sales tax rate.
    • If you only see the Places You Lived screen, choose Edit to access those questions.
  6. When you get to the Major Purchases screen, answer Yes and follow the onscreen instructions to enter the sales taxes you paid on your vehicle purchase.


Please see the FAQs below for more information.

How do you define "major purchase" or "major item" for the sales tax deduction?  https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5230213

Which deduction should I choose: sales tax or income tax? https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3302003

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