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Q: Are state income taxes an allowable deduction?
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Are federal corporate income taxes deductible for state income taxes?

In general, states do not allow a deduction for federal income taxes as most states "piggyback" off of federal taxable income as the beginning of the state income tax calculation. However, the states of Alabama , Iowa , Louisiana , and Missouri have variations of state taxable income that allows for some potential deduction for federal income taxes. Each of these four states has its own unique methodology for the deduction and each place certain restrictions on the ability to take the deduction.


Can I claim donations of cars to charity on my CT state income taxes?

No. The tax deduction will be on your federal income taxes instead.


Can you claim taxes of grocery receipts?

If you itemize deductions on your federal income tax return, you have the choice of claiming a deduction either for state income taxes or state sales taxes (but not both). Sales taxes would include those for groceries. Note that this is a deduction, not a refund or credit.


Is there a Federal deduction for state back tax payments?

State income taxes are deductible from Federal taxable income in the year they are paid, regardless of when they were due.


What types of taxes paid are not allowable deductions on your tax return?

Federal income taxes are not deductible on your federal or state income tax return. http://small-business-tax-info.com


How much are taxes in Florida on 5000 dollars?

None. Florida doesn't have State Income taxes and the threshold for Federal Income taxes is more than $5000 as the Standard Deduction for a single person for 2014 is $6200.


How do you claim this deduction on your taxes?

THIS DEDUCTION ON YOUR TAXES will have to entered on the correct form or line of your 1040 federal income tax return before your income tax return can be completed correctly.


Can you claim sales tax on your taxes?

Yes, you can claim state and local sales taxes on your return. But in order to do so you must itemize deductions and you must not claim state and local income taxes. You're allowed to claim either state and local income taxes or state and local sales taxes, but not both.If you do claim the sales tax deduction, you can either claim the amount you actually paid (based on receipts) or the amount given to you by the IRS's Sales Tax Deduction Calculator.For a more detailed explanation of the state and local sales tax deduction, please see Deducting State Sales Tax.


Can federal taxes withheld be tax deductible?

You cannot deduct withheld federal taxes on your federal income tax return. There are some states that allow the deduction of withheld federal taxes on the state income tax return.


When do you start paying federal and state income taxes?

When you make over the standard deduction, which is $12,400 for a person filing single.


Are dealer fees taxable?

For Income Taxes (Income to the dealer) - YesFor Sales Taxes - Depends on the StateA Deduction for the Purchaser - Yes


Can additional federal taxes paid in 2007 for tax year 2006 modify your state taxes for 2007 taxes?

No. While State taxes are a deduction to Federal income and hence may change your tax due to the Feds, your Federal tax does not effect your State taxes in any year.