Which auto registration fee may I deduct for my new car in California?

[coachexec]

Based CA's DMV site breaks out of my registration fees, which is the correct one to deduct to deduct?

1.) "Current registration" line item ($43),

2.) "Total Registration fee" subtotal ($236), or

3.) "Grand Total Registration Fees" ($1,995), which includes "Total Use/Sales Tax" ($1759)?

Thanks!

[CalCountry]

None of the ones you listed.  Look for the line called "Vehicle License Fee."  That is the deductible amount.

[MichaelD1]

When looking at your car registration document, you will see a list of the following various fees that may be included in your annual vehicle registration payment:

• Registration Fee
• Vehicle License Fee (This is the fee that may be an income tax deduction)
• Weight Fee
• Special Plate Fee
• County/District Fees
• Owner Responsibility Fee

You will want to identify the Vehicle License Fee amount

If you don't have your registration document, you can go online to the CA DMV and input a few pieces of info from your car to determine your vehicle license fee.

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/wasapp/FeeCalculatorWeb/vlfForm.do