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Bob in Plano
January 21, 2024
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TurboTax said I was getting a refund but my return has 4 estimated tax payment vouchers!

  • January 21, 2024
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TurboTax said I was getting a refund of $4,047 but my downloaded tax return has 4 estimated tax payment vouchers or $2,140 I was not expecting. Why am I paying $8,560 in estimate taxes in 2024 when I am getting a refund of $4,047.  This make no sense! Is there a system glitch?  And, my interest entered for 1099-INT doubled too!   Not good folks! HELP!!!  

 

 

    Best answer by VolvoGirl

    Turbo Tax is very conservative and doesn't want you to owe too much next year. They might have printed out if you got a one time large income this year. Like if you took a IRA or 401K distribution. You can ignore them. You might want to adjust your withholding at work so you won't owe too much next year.

     

    If you are receiving a refund or low tax due and TurboTax prepared the vouchers then your tax liability was probably reduced by credits. Your Tax Liability is the amount on 1040 line 24.  It is the tax you owe on your income.  But you might qualify for credits that can reduce your tax due or even give you a refund.  Credits are on lines 27-31.

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    Employee
    January 21, 2024

    Those 1040ES vouchers are not for 2023.   They are optional vouchers for paying estimated quarterly tax for 2024 to help you avoid a big tax bill at tax time next year.  You do not have to use them if you do not want to pay quarterly payments.

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    Bob in Plano
    January 21, 2024

    "Those 1040ES vouchers are not for 2023.   They are optional vouchers for paying estimated quarterly tax for 2024 to help you avoid a big tax bill at tax time next year.  You do not have to use them if you do not want to pay quarterly payments."

     

    Since I'm getting a $4,047 refund this year how did TurboTax determine that four $2,140 estimated quarterly tax payments was the amount I should pay in 2024 ('if' I elect to make estimated payments) so my 2024 tax owed wouldn't be too much? That amount ($8,560) doesn't make any sense! 🙄   

     

    Can the estimated payment amount be logically explained under the circumstances above with the refund I'm getting? 

    VolvoGirl
    VolvoGirlAnswer
    Employee
    January 21, 2024

    Turbo Tax is very conservative and doesn't want you to owe too much next year. They might have printed out if you got a one time large income this year. Like if you took a IRA or 401K distribution. You can ignore them. You might want to adjust your withholding at work so you won't owe too much next year.

     

    If you are receiving a refund or low tax due and TurboTax prepared the vouchers then your tax liability was probably reduced by credits. Your Tax Liability is the amount on 1040 line 24.  It is the tax you owe on your income.  But you might qualify for credits that can reduce your tax due or even give you a refund.  Credits are on lines 27-31.