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Publication 17 - Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals) - Taxes
General sales taxes. These are taxes imposed at one rate on retail sales of a broad range of classes of items.
Publication 17 - Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals) - General Sales Taxes
General Sales Taxes. You can elect to deduct state and local general sales taxes, instead of state and local...
Publication 17 - Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals) - Where To Deduct
General sales taxes. Sales taxes are deducted on Schedule A (Form 1040), line 5. You must check box b on line...
Publication 530 - Tax Information for Homeowners - Tax Information for Homeowners
Sales Taxes. Generally, you can elect to deduct state and local general sales taxes instead of state and local...
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FAQ - Small Business, Self-Employed, Other Business
Are excise taxes for a vehicle deductible? The federal government charges a wide variety of item specific taxes...
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