Who says you can't get a break when you buy a new car? The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act may give you the break you're looking for - a deduction for state and local sales and exise taxes or other fees you pay when you buy a new car, light truck, motor home or motorcycle through 2009. The deduction is limited to the first $49,500 of the vehicle purchase price. The amount of the deduction starts phasing out if you make more than $125,000, or $250,000 if you're filing a joint return. So you can buy now and get cash back on your tax return next year. Now doesn't that give you the drive to buy a new vehicle today? Visit irs.gov/recovery