If I have an installment agreement with the irs for taxes owed in 2018 and pay monthly payments as well as them taking my refund last year can i write this $amt off 2020?

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If I have an installment agreement with the irs for taxes owed in 2018 and pay monthly payments as well as them taking my refund last year can i write this $amt off 2020?

No you can't deduct past federal taxes from a federal return.

If I have an installment agreement with the irs for taxes owed in 2018 and pay monthly payments as well as them taking my refund last year can i write this $amt off 2020?

since they took your 2019 refund to pay 2018 taxes you do not report the payment or take credit for it on your 2020 federal taxes.

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