Clarification on deducting state taxes paid on Sch. A

[playfish]

I seem to be having a brain fart this morning. Client used turbo tax to file his 2007 taxes. He received a letter stating he owed money to state which he paid last summer. I can include that additional amount along with what was withheld on his W-2, box 17 and box 19 correct?

[Jesse]

Yes, you deduct the additional State tax that he paid, but not the interest or penalties.