In 2017 I paid $6,000 to IRS for CP521/Installment Agreement. Can I deduct these as a tax expense?

The CP 521 arose out of nonpayment of my small business payroll withholding taxes, and was a combination of back taxes and high interest rates on the unpaid back taxes that have now been fully paid.

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In 2017 I paid $6,000 to IRS for CP521/Installment Agreement. Can I deduct these as a tax expense?

No.

Federal taxes, interest, and penalties are not deductible on your individual income tax return

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