How do I apply my refund to next year's (2026) taxes?
You can apply some or all of your 2025 tax refund to next year's taxes. When you come back to file your taxes in 2025, the amount you applied will show up as a credit.
Tip: If you pay quarterly estimated taxes, apply a portion of your refund to next year's first-quarter estimated tax payment, which is due April 18. This can help prevent underpayment penalties on next year's return.
Select your product and follow the instructions.
TurboTax Online
/MobileGo to the apply federal refund to next year screen under Other Tax Situationsunder Other Tax Situationsunder Other Tax Situations
Follow the instructions on the Get Your Refund Now or Apply It to Next Year's Taxes screen.
TurboTax Desktop
Open or continue your return.
Go to Federal Taxes.
Go to Other Tax Situations.
Under Additional Tax Payments, select Start or Update next to Apply refund to next year.
Follow the instructions on the Apply Refund to 2026 Taxes screen.
