To figure the amount of optional general sales tax you are eligible to claim, just answer a few questions and the system does the rest. First, go to the Sales tax Deduction worksheet. This can be found by following these steps:
- Federal Section
- Deductions
- Select My Forms
- Itemized Deductions
- Taxes You Paid
Enter your Zip Code and the number of days you lived there. If you moved during the year, enter the number of days at the first zip code and click Continue to save the information. Then, add another zip code to calculate the tax for the second address.
The entry for "General sales taxes paid" is for the entry of sales tax on a large item such as a car. This amount will be added to the amount calculated by the program based on your income level and zip code. Enter only the amount of sales tax for the large item purchase.