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June 6, 2019
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I paid an addition $2726 on taxes and penalty in 2016 for my 2014 return. Is that deductible for my 2016 return?

  • June 6, 2019
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Best answer by DoninGA

Federal income taxes owed and paid for a prior tax year are not reported on nor deductible on a federal tax return.  Interest and penalties for taxes owed are never deductible on a tax return.

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Level 15
June 6, 2019

Federal income taxes owed and paid for a prior tax year are not reported on nor deductible on a federal tax return.  Interest and penalties for taxes owed are never deductible on a tax return.