Can you deduct the money you paid in to the IRS in 2021 on the 2022 taxes?

[VolvoGirl]

For a tax due like on your 2020 or prior return?  No.  Or did you send in estimated payments?

[Critter-3]

What you pay on a prior year federal balance due may be deductible on the state return ... if so it will be entered in the state interview when prompted.   If you paid a prior year state balance due that is entered in the federal section but is only deductible if you can itemize deductions. 

[xmasbaby0]

There are six states that allow you to enter the federal tax you paid on your state return--Alabama, Iowa. Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, and Oregon.  If you are filing in one of these states watch for the deduction when you prepare your state return.