HelenC12
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Deductions & credits

Yes, that's correct. You would enter the 2020 CA state taxes paid in tax year 2021as follows:

  1. In TurboTax, select Federal from the left menu.
  2. Select the Deductions & Credits from the top tab.
  3. Scroll down to Estimates and Other Taxes Paid then arrow down to Show more.
  4. Select Estimated Tax Payments and Start/Revisit.
  5. On the Estimated taxes screen, scroll down to State estimated taxes for 2021 and Start/Revisit.
  6. Then, on the next screen Continue.
  7. On the How much did you pay in state estimated taxes? screen, enter the amount paid in the correct quarter. 
  8. Continue with the onscreen interview until complete. 
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