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New Member
posted Jun 6, 2019 1:12:35 AM

Is there an option to apply refund to next year's tax and if so how do I make that choice

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Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 1:12:37 AM

To add, change or delete a current year federal tax refund to next year's taxes before you file your tax return -

  • Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business)
  • Click on Other Tax Situations
  • Under Additional Tax Payments
  • On Apply Refund to Next Year, click on the start or update button

Or enter apply federal refund to next year in the Search box located in the upper right of the program screen.  Click on Jump to apply federal refund to next year

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Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 1:12:37 AM

To add, change or delete a current year federal tax refund to next year's taxes before you file your tax return -

  • Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business)
  • Click on Other Tax Situations
  • Under Additional Tax Payments
  • On Apply Refund to Next Year, click on the start or update button

Or enter apply federal refund to next year in the Search box located in the upper right of the program screen.  Click on Jump to apply federal refund to next year

New Member
Apr 12, 2022 5:03:47 PM

Why not just add another check box when asked whether to direct deposit or mail a check at the end?

This was an Easter egg hunt.