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I paid taxes owned for prior years. 2012 / 2013. can i deduct these payments?

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I paid taxes owned for prior years. 2012 / 2013. can i deduct these payments?

Federal back taxes paid are not ever deductible.

State back taxes paid are deductible on your federal return in the year paid. But only the tax, not any penalties or interest.

Penalties and interest on back taxes are never deductible.

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I paid taxes owned for prior years. 2012 / 2013. can i deduct these payments?

Federal back taxes paid are not ever deductible.

State back taxes paid are deductible on your federal return in the year paid. But only the tax, not any penalties or interest.

Penalties and interest on back taxes are never deductible.

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