Hence we perceive that the clause which declares the supremacy of the laws of the Union, like the one we have just before considered, only declares a truth, which flows immediately and necessarily from the institution of a federal government.
More immediately, taxpayers in high-tax states are rushing to see whether they can seek extra relief ahead of a new cap on the state and local tax deduction that will go into effect on Jan. 1. Taxpayers will get to deduct only up to $10,000 in both property and income or sales taxes going forward, and GOP negotiators specifically banned people from prepaying 2018 income taxes this year for an extra tax break.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act permits taxpayers to take a deduction for state and local sales and excise taxes paid on the purchase of new cars, light trucks, motor homes and motorcycles. The deduction is available on new vehicles purchased from Feb. 17, 2009, through Dec. 31, 2009. In states that don't have a sales tax, the law provides a deduction for other taxes or fees paid.