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EvaEvtimova
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July 31, 2020
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Can I deduct unpaid state taxes?

  • July 31, 2020
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I accrued franchise and other state taxes in 2019, but I haven't paid them yet. Can I deduct them in my 2019 tax return?

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    xmasbaby0Level 15
    Level 15
    July 31, 2020

    No.  You cannot deduct something you did not pay.  You can deduct the state and local taxes paid in the year you actually paid them, up to the SALT limit of $10,000 in a year.

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      EvaEvtimovaAuthor
      Level 2
      July 31, 2020

      Thanks!

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