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Re: Appliances and furniture don't qualify. Major purchases i...

We had a detached garage built on our property last year.  I see that the major purchases form lists building materials for home renovations/construction, but would our garage be eligible for this sales tax deduction?

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MonikaK1
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Re: Appliances and furniture don't qualify. Major purchases i...

Yes, you can deduct the sales tax on home improvement building materials, if all of these conditions apply:

 

  • You're itemizing.
  • You're taking the sales tax deduction, as opposed to the state/local income tax deduction.
  • The tax rate is equal to your state and local general sales tax rate.
  • You (or your contractor acting as your agent) purchased the building materials and paid the tax.

See this help article for more information.

 

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Re: Appliances and furniture don't qualify. Major purchases i...

Dont see a way to delete this, so disregard.  I posted a new thread in the right section.  oopsie

MonikaK1
Expert Alumni

Re: Appliances and furniture don't qualify. Major purchases i...

Yes, you can deduct the sales tax on home improvement building materials, if all of these conditions apply:

 

  • You're itemizing.
  • You're taking the sales tax deduction, as opposed to the state/local income tax deduction.
  • The tax rate is equal to your state and local general sales tax rate.
  • You (or your contractor acting as your agent) purchased the building materials and paid the tax.

See this help article for more information.

 

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