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posted Jun 3, 2019 12:13:39 PM

Failure to file and failure to pay for 2013 tax year was paid in 2016, can this amount be deducted

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Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 12:13:42 PM

Federal income taxes owed and paid for a prior tax year are not deductible on a federal tax return.  Penalties and interest for the late filing and late payment are not deductible on a tax return.

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Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 12:13:42 PM

Federal income taxes owed and paid for a prior tax year are not deductible on a federal tax return.  Penalties and interest for the late filing and late payment are not deductible on a tax return.