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How to Deduct Vehicle Registration Fees

In order to claim the vehicle registration fee deduction, you must first be itemizing your deductions.

If this is the case, you’re allowed to deduct personal property tax, including the registration paid on a car, if the registration fee was based on the value of the car only and was imposed on an annual basis.

How to Deduct Vehicle Registration Fees on 1040.com

To Deduct Vehicle Registration Fees on your return:

1. Go to the Federal taxes section.
2. Click on the Review tab on the left-hand side.
3. Select I’d like to see the forms I’ve filled out or search for a form.
4. In the search box, enter itemized taxes paid.
5. Select Itemized deductions – taxes paid to open the form.
6. Fill in the applicable information.
7. Click Save to apply changes.

Check with the state’s Department of Revenue/Taxation for more information on whether you can deduct the vehicle registration fee for the state you are in.