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I missed paying taxes in 2016. I paid what I owed plus interest in 2018. Can I claim this amount on my 2018 tax form and if so, where on the Turbo Tax form?

Can I claim taxes for 2016 that I paid in 2018?
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MinhT
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I missed paying taxes in 2016. I paid what I owed plus interest in 2018. Can I claim this amount on my 2018 tax form and if so, where on the Turbo Tax form?

Federal back tax and interest are not deductible and are not reported on your tax return.

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MinhT
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I missed paying taxes in 2016. I paid what I owed plus interest in 2018. Can I claim this amount on my 2018 tax form and if so, where on the Turbo Tax form?

Federal back tax and interest are not deductible and are not reported on your tax return.

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**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"

I missed paying taxes in 2016. I paid what I owed plus interest in 2018. Can I claim this amount on my 2018 tax form and if so, where on the Turbo Tax form?

Federal taxes owed and paid for a prior tax year, including any interest or penalties, is not reported on a federal tax return.

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