I made a mistake on my 2017 state taxes which required me to pay back a portion off my return in 2018. Where do I enter this on my 2018 taxes?

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June 3, 2019
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Best answer by VolvoGirl

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VolvoGirlAnswer

Level 15

I made you some screen shots

jsigwarth1Author

Level 2

Thank you, this is helpful. When added here, why is this amount not getting calculated into my total deductions?

DavidD66

Alumni - Intuit

The payment of additional federal tax for a prior year does not get reported on your tax return. There is no deduction or credit for payment of prior year tax, if it was federal tax. If it was state tax, and you itemized, you can deduct it as an itemized deduction on Schedule A.

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jsigwarth1Author

Level 2

Hi David, where at on federal Schedule A? does it go under other itemized deductions? if so, it's not getting calculated into the total itemized deductions. My calculations including the repayment puts me over the standard deduction rate but turbo tax is not showing the same calculations but doesn't show me why. Please help

VolvoGirl

Level 15

For State Tax paid,
Enter it under
Federal Taxes (or Personal for H&B)
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 down to Other Income Taxes Paid in 2018

jsigwarth1Author

Level 2

so on the schedule A form, do I enter it under the taxes you paid section (#5-6) or does it go under other itemized deductions (#16)? Sorry for so many questions just trying to figure this out.