For federal income tax purposes, a taxpayer may deduct state and federal employment taxes ($10,000 maximum) as itemized deductions.

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For federal income tax purposes, a taxpayer may deduct state and local taxes (SALT), including income and property taxes, up to a $10,000 limit ($5,000 if married filing separately), but federal employment taxes are not deductible as an itemized deduction.

For Federal Income Tax Purposes, a Taxpayer May Deduct State