In 2017 I paid and additional $707.00 in federal taxes for the year 2016. Is this a federal or state deduction for my 2017 taxes?

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In 2017 I paid and additional $707.00 in federal taxes for the year 2016. Is this a federal or state deduction for my 2017 taxes?

No, federal taxes paid for past years are not deductible. You do not report it on your tax returns (federal and state).

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In 2017 I paid and additional $707.00 in federal taxes for the year 2016. Is this a federal or state deduction for my 2017 taxes?

No, federal taxes paid for past years are not deductible. You do not report it on your tax returns (federal and state).

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