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posted Jun 3, 2019 11:41:44 AM

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

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Alumni
Jun 3, 2019 11:41:46 AM

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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Alumni
Jun 3, 2019 11:41:46 AM

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.