lytleric
New Member

Why is TurboTax telling me to make estimated tax payments in 2018, when I am getting a refund for my 2017 taxes? Do I still need to prepay taxes if I am due a refund?

TurboTax is recommending I make estimated tax payments in 2018.  When I decline this, it then asks "Are you SURE you do not want to prepare estimated taxes for 2018?" and tells me that my tax situation suggests that I should and if I do not, I may owe an underpayment penalty. 

However, TurboTax has also calculated that I am due a federal refund.  Why would I need to pay estimated taxes in 2018, if I've actually overpaid in 2017?  What is the logic?