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ucantphasethis
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May 2, 2021 9:54 PM UTC
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2018 tax adjustment

I received a notice from the IRS explaining changes in my 2018 Form 1040 return.  The notice stated I had to pay $1,841 and I did  in December of 2020.  Is this something I am able to claim on my 2020 taxes, and if so, in which section do I complete it??  Thank you for your help.

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    Bsch4477Level 15
    Level 15
    May 2, 2021 9:57 PM UTC

    There’s no deduction for payment of your federal tax liability. 

    Mike9241
    Level 15
    Mike9241Level 15
    Level 15
    May 2, 2021 10:06 PM UTC

    however, some states use the federal taxes paid in the year for computing the state taxes.  so do you have state income taxes? if so, what state? 

    Mike9241
    ucantphasethisAuthor
    Level 2
    May 3, 2021 6:59 PM UTC

    We do have state income taxes.  It is the state of Illinois.

    DanielV01
    DanielV01
    Alumni - Intuit
    May 3, 2021 7:12 PM UTC

    Illinois does not have a deduction for Federal taxes paid, so this will not assist your Illinois return, either.

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