anyone know if you can itemize big purchases such as a car/house for your tax return for the state of WA? i got my car last march...

 

If you're using TurboTax I know that's one of the questions asked in the California version.

 

if i remember right, yes you can put in sales tax from big purchases. i cant remember where i read that but it is supposed to be allowed.

 

i wonder if this is it?

http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/...152316,00.html

 

You can itemize deductions for taxes on large purchases such as a car or interest on your home morgage. You can also deduct for RTA taxes paid on registering your car, look on the bottom of your registration for how much you paid in 2006. Also, don't forget about education expenses, including tuition and books, that can be deducted. In 2006 you can also take the long distance phone tax credit (deduction?), I cant remember which it is.

And yes, I am an accountant.

 

Thanks Z33steve. Nice to have professionals in the Z forums.

 

I deducted the taxes on my 2005z in 2005...

Using H&R Block its a breeze...

Just find your bill of sale, and fill it out as WA tax.

You can claim WA tax + big ticket items... Or if you're really crazy you can itemize EVERY tax you pay in WA.


Me personally... I just deducted my fridge+car+wa tax line item in 2005.

This last year it was just the 7.9 or 8.1% tax on my wage...

*Checks for his return... Should have it any day.*