“...her wanting to do away with property taxes which you can deduct from your federal tax in lieu of sales tax which you cannot wasn’t a very smart move as well.”
Sales tax deduction extended through 2009
Congress extends the sales tax deduction, which aims to level the playing field for taxpayers in states without income taxes.
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Common/Taxes/2008-sales-tax-deduction-extended.aspx
Goes away in 2010! Maybe you want to depend on Congress extending it but not me. I will take my property taxes which I know can deduct.