Can I use 2015 Taxes owed as a deduction for 2016 taxes

[MargaretL]

You cannot use federal balance due as a deduction but state and local balance due paid in 2016 does qualify.

Here is data entry:

1. Federal Taxes
2. Deductions & Credits
3. Scroll down to Estimates and Other Taxes Paid
4. Select Other Income Taxes - select Balance due on your 2015 state (or local) taxes paid in 2016