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October 16, 2020
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Late/Extended Return After Timely Payment

  • October 16, 2020
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On Tax Day 2020 I realized I didn't have some of the documents I needed to complete the return, so I paid the IRS directly what I estimated I owed.  I received confirmation that that payment went through.  How do I avoid double-paying when I file my return through TurboTax now?

    Best answer by VolvoGirl

    If your extension payment did not automatically show up on 1040 Schedule 3 line 10 which goes to 1040 line 18d you need to enter it.  So make sure it's not already there before you enter it!

     

    You can type estimates paid in the search box at the top of your return and click Find and it will give you a link to Jump To the screen where you enter Extension Payments.

     

    To enter the amount you paid with an extension (including state extension)  go to

    Federal Taxes (or Personal for desktop H&B version)

    Deductions and Credits

    Then scroll way down to Estimates and Other Taxes Paid

    Other Income Taxes - Click the Start or Update button

     

    Next page second section Payments with Extension

    Either Visit All or Click Start or Update by the extension you paid

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    VolvoGirl
    VolvoGirlAnswer
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    October 16, 2020

    If your extension payment did not automatically show up on 1040 Schedule 3 line 10 which goes to 1040 line 18d you need to enter it.  So make sure it's not already there before you enter it!

     

    You can type estimates paid in the search box at the top of your return and click Find and it will give you a link to Jump To the screen where you enter Extension Payments.

     

    To enter the amount you paid with an extension (including state extension)  go to

    Federal Taxes (or Personal for desktop H&B version)

    Deductions and Credits

    Then scroll way down to Estimates and Other Taxes Paid

    Other Income Taxes - Click the Start or Update button

     

    Next page second section Payments with Extension

    Either Visit All or Click Start or Update by the extension you paid