State taxes paid for a prior year
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Can You Write Off State Taxes Paid for a Prior Year?
Short answer: Yes: state income tax you pay this year for an earlier year counts toward this year's SALT deduction.
It's still subject to the SALT cap.
Records to keep: Keep receipts, statements (1098, 1098-T, 1099, W-2G), and a note of what each cost was for. Compare itemizing to the 2026 standard deduction before you claim.
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State taxes paid for a prior year
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Personal Tax Deductions
Yes: state income tax you pay this year for an earlier year counts toward this year's SALT deduction.
BizWriteOffs provides educational information only and is not tax, legal, or accounting advice. Deductibility depends on your specific facts and records. Consult a qualified tax professional.
Business justification
Yes: state income tax you pay this year for an earlier year counts toward this year's SALT deduction. It's still subject to the SALT cap.
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