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How to address 1st quarter estimated tax extension (federally approved) to avoid underpayment penalty
I paid the first and second quarter 2021 estimated tax payment on 6/15/2021 due to the federal extension of the deadline to 6/15/2021 for Texas counties affected by the winter storm. I entered the total amount paid on 6/15/2021 with no entry for 4/15/2021 on the estimated tax payment interview screen. Turbotax tells me I have an underpayment penalty. But if I split the 6/15/2021 payment into 2 equal payments with half on the 4/15/2021 line and half on the 6/15/2021 line, the underpayment penalty goes away. Is there a place in the Turbotax Deluxe interview where I would answer something that would address this issue? If so, where? Or if not, does Turbotax Tax Deluxe program not take into account this federally approved payment extension? How would I address this issue? Thank you.