can a 2023 state tax payment Made in 2024 be used as a deduction on 2024 return

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can a 2023 state tax payment Made in 2024 be used as a deduction on 2024 return

It depends. You will have to itemize your deductions instead of taking the Standard Deduction. Refer to the TurboTax article Can I deduct state or local income tax on my federal return? for more information.

Review the following TurboTax articles to determine if there are additional items that you can deduct on your Schedule A. 20 Common Tax Deductions: Examples for Your Next Tax Return, What Are Itemized Tax Deductions?, and Standard Deduction vs. Itemized Deductions: Which Is Better?

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can a 2023 state tax payment Made in 2024 be used as a deduction on 2024 return

It depends. You will have to itemize your deductions instead of taking the Standard Deduction. Refer to the TurboTax article Can I deduct state or local income tax on my federal return? for more information.

Review the following TurboTax articles to determine if there are additional items that you can deduct on your Schedule A. 20 Common Tax Deductions: Examples for Your Next Tax Return, What Are Itemized Tax Deductions?, and Standard Deduction vs. Itemized Deductions: Which Is Better?

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