I had to amend my 2014 return and pay additional tax. I paid in 2016. How to claim deduction for FEDERAL prior years? Step-by-step only has boxes for state and local.

Tax Year Prior to 2020: I had to amend my 2014 return and pay additional tax. I paid in 2016. How to claim deduction for FEDERAL prior years? Step-by-step only has boxes for state and local.

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Unfortunately, federal income taxes paid are not deductible. The spaces are there for state and local because those may be deducted on Schedule A if you itemize your deductions.