Can I deduct tax payments made in 2016 on taxes that were in previous years example I paid 4,249 to IRS to settle tax debt from previous years

Taxes (not penalties or interest )  paid on prior year federal returns may be deductible on some state returns but never on the federal return.

Taxes (not penalties or interest ) paid on prior year federal returns may be deductible on some state returns but never on the federal return.