Can I deduct payment I made for 2017 in 2019 tax return?

The payment was for federal, not state.

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No, Federal tax payments are not deductible on your Federal tax return.

Certain state returns may ask about Federal tax payments made during the year. If you see that as a question on your state return, then you can enter it if it was paid during 2019.

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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.

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