If you are claimed as a dependent on another return, you cannot use the Optional State and Certain Local Sales Tax Tables for calculating an itemized deduction for General Sales Taxes on Line 5 of Schedule A (Form 1040) Itemized Deductions.

You would be eligible to claim the actual state and local general sales tax expenses, but would need to keep your actual receipts showing the general sales taxes paid.

Sales Tax Tables can be found in the Instructions for Schedule A (Form 1040), on pages A-13 to A-16.

To indicate that you or your spouse can be claimed as a dependent on someone else's return, go to our Entering in Program - Dependent on Other Return FAQ.

To enter sales tax rates in the TaxAct program, go to our Sales Tax - Entering in the Program FAQ.

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