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Level 1
June 2, 2019
Question

How do I report a payment with a state extension followed with a state refund due to overpayment?

  • June 2, 2019
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Last year I filed an extension in IL. I made a payment. When I finalized and filed my return to the state, turbo tax identified that the the amount I paid upon submitting my extension was an overpayment. Therefore, I received a refund of part of the payment. Do I record the payment and refund this year? Or do I subtract the overpayment amount and submit the difference as payment made in 2018 for 2017 state taxes?

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    Level 2
    June 2, 2019

    The current year deduction for state taxes paid should be the original payment less the overpayment. If the state sent you a 1099-G reporting the refund of the overpayment then report the total amount paid on Sch A, and report the refund as income on Sch 1 of the 1040.