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mom_tax-everglade274
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February 18, 2026
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How do I enter California estimated tax payments? The state section of the return says I need to enter them in the federal section, but I can't find them there.

The instructions say to enter "State Estimated Payments" in the search box, but the only search result I get is the page in the state taxes section that's telling me I need to go to the federal section.
xmasbaby0Answer
Level 15
February 18, 2026

To enter estimated tax paid in 2025

 Go to Federal>Deductions and Credits>Estimates and Other Taxes Paid>Estimates

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
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xmasbaby0Level 15Answer
Level 15
February 18, 2026

To enter estimated tax paid in 2025

 Go to Federal>Deductions and Credits>Estimates and Other Taxes Paid>Estimates

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
JJ-ttax-7474
Level 2
April 20, 2026

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