Non Deductible Taxes and Fees

Below are some taxes and fees that are generally not deductible. The Non deductible taxes and fees table below is included in the IRS Publication 17 page 147.

• Federal taxes such as:
  • income tax,

  • social security (FICA) and Medicare tax

• Driver's, marriage, hunting or pet licenses

• Water and sewer taxes

• taxes on alcohol beverages, cigarettes, and tobacco

• Taxes on gasoline, diesel, and other motor fuels used in a nonbusiness vehicle

• Utility taxes such as:
  • telephone,

  • gas,

  • electricity, etc

• Fines and penalties