Submitted By: Anne
Answered: November 9, 2015 11:37 am

When I filed my 2014 tax return in September 2015 (on extension), I owed money and paid it at that time. Is the tax deductible on my 2014 or 2015 return?

If you are talking about federal income taxes, they are never deductible. If you paid state income taxes for 2014 when you filed your return in 2015, the additional taxes you paid with your return become deductible when you file your 2015 federal income tax return (assuming you itemize deductions).

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Tax Glossary

Home equity debt

Debt secured by a principal residence or second home to the extent of the excess of fair market value over acquisition debt. An interest deduction is generally allowed for home equity debt up to $100,000 ($50,000 if married filing separately).

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