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DaveLaQ
Level 4
August 23, 2022
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Prior year state estimated taxes paid don't seem to be included in the calculated total

TT 2021 Desktop: PERSONAL/Deductions& Credits/Estimates and Other Taxes Paid/Estimates

I've entered $200 as State estimated taxes for 2021. I've entered $500 as 2020 state estimated taxes paid in 2021. I click on the Done with Tax Payments button and see a total of $200 displayed on the Estimates line next to the Update button. Seems like a bug. 

Thoughts?

VolvoGirl
VolvoGirlAnswer
Level 15
August 23, 2022

I have Home & Business also.  The $200 is just the estimates for 2021.  So it's right.  The 500 can just be a federal itemized deduction on Schedule A.  It doesn't go against your 2021 state return.  It was entered on your 2020 state return.  Don't worry about it.  

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VolvoGirl
VolvoGirlAnswer
Level 15
August 23, 2022

I have Home & Business also.  The $200 is just the estimates for 2021.  So it's right.  The 500 can just be a federal itemized deduction on Schedule A.  It doesn't go against your 2021 state return.  It was entered on your 2020 state return.  Don't worry about it.  

    DaveLaQAuthor
    Level 4
    August 23, 2022

    Thanks, VG. That makes sense. A little confusing (to me, anyway) that they show it that way. But totally makes sense. Thanks, again.

    VolvoGirl
    VolvoGirl
    Level 15
    August 23, 2022

    I always pay my state 4th quarter estimate by Dec 31 to keep it straight.  

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