where to put 2013 taxes paid in 2019

[Mdbos]

in 2019, made payments for federal tax owed for the year 2013.   2013 return was never filed so doing that return now.  Do I put the payments made in 2019 on the 2013 return or on the 2019 return?

[xmasbaby0]

I HAD TO PAY BACK TAX OWED

The money you paid to the IRS for a previous year’s federal tax return is not deductible, so you do not enter it anywhere on your 2019 return.  If you paid taxes due in 2019 to your state or local government, you can enter that by going to Federal> Deductions and Credits> Estimates and Other Taxes Paid> Other Income Taxes.  You can enter the taxes you paid, but do not include any penalties or interest.

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.

[Mdbos]

thank you for the quick response.  Since I'm doing the 2013 return now that was never filed do the payments for 2013 paid in 2019 go anywhere on the 2013 return? 

[xmasbaby0]

No.  When you mail the 2013 return you just enclose your payment or you can pay directly on the IRS site.  You do not put anything about 2019 on the tax return form.

  If you owe taxes, the interest/penalties will be calculated by the IRS based on how much you owe and when they receive your return and payment. The IRS will bill you for this.

When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s.  Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.