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After you file
Yes if you Itemized Deductions.
You can deduct any state taxes paid (for any year) or state estimates actually paid in during the year on your federal return if you Itemize deductions. But just the tax, not any interest or penalties. If you transferred from last year it might already be filled in.
But if you itemize there is a limit on deducting tax paid. There is a max 10,000 limit (5,000 MFS) of property tax and state taxes "SALT". SALT is State And Local Tax. Which includes property tax, any state tax paid like for last year’s return and includes any state withholding from your W2s and any 1099s you have. And any taxes in W2 box 14 and 19 like SDI or VDI. You can only deduct up to 10,000 (5,000 MFS) for SALT State and Local Taxes.
Enter it under
Federal on left
Deductions and Credits
Then scroll way down to Estimates and Other Taxes Paid
Other Income Taxes - Click the Start or Update button
Next page scroll way down to the last section, Other Income Taxes Paid
State and local taxes paid are:
any state withholding from your paychecks, retirement checks, unemployment checks, etc.
a state tax due you paid last year
any state estimated tax payments you made
any local taxes withheld on your checks like SDI in box 14 or 19 on your W2 - those will transfer automatically from your W2.