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March 18, 2021
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Deduction

  • March 18, 2021
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I owed money to the IRS in 2019.  I paid the amount owed in 2020 with my tax filing.  I received a refund on my state tax.  Can I deduct the amount paid to the IRS in 2020 for 2019 on my 2020 tax return?  If so, were do I post the taxes paid?

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    VolvoGirl
    Employee
    March 18, 2021

    No you can't deduct prior year federal tax due paid on a federal return.  Maybe on some states.  You can only deduct state taxes paid on a federal return.