My original return was filed electronically & accepted by the IRS. I applied my entire 2017 refund of $4,045 to 2018 estimated taxes. Now I've filed a 1040x and owe $945. Can I pay that $945 by reducing the $4,045 to $3,100?
The form I printed with Turbo Tax says on 1040x line 20, and in the instructions, that I should write a check to the IRS for $945. The printed forms also include a new revised 1040 that shows the amount I overpaid and which will be applied to my 2018 estimated taxes is $3,100 (1040 lines 75 & 77).
Something's wrong. I shouldn't write a check AND have a lower amount applied to 2018 estimated taxes. That's paying twice. I'd prefer to not write a $945 check. I would rather pay my additional $945 2017 balance due by reducing the 2017 refund applied to my 2018 estimated tax payment. Can I do this?
