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April 10, 2021
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I paid quarterly state estimated taxes and don't see where i can enter that information?

  • April 10, 2021
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I don't see anywhere on the state filing where i can report the $2000 I paid for estimated state taxes

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April 10, 2021

State estimated taxes paid are entered as part of your Federal return and then transferred to the state return.  The reason for this is that the state estimated payments are included as a possible Federal tax deduction on Schedule A, itemized deductions.

 

Use the following steps to go to the section of your return to enter your state estimated payments:

  • On the top row of the TurboTax online screen, click on Search (or for CD/downloaded TurboTax locate the search box in the upper right corner)
  • This opens a box where you can type in “estimated tax payments” and click the magnifying glass (or for CD/downloaded TurboTax, click Find)
  • The search results will give you an option to “Jump to estimated tax payments
  • Click on the blue “Jump to estimated tax payments” link
  • Click Start beside State Estimated Taxes for 2020 to enter your information 

The amounts entered will be carried to your state tax return and applied toward your taxes.  

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