2026 estimated tax payments

[llclark25]

How do you adjust the expected withholdings for next year on the estimated tax worksheet?  And does TurboTax allow you to setup your estimated tax payments for next year for automated withdrawal?

[MelindaS1]

You can adjust your estimated tax payment forms 1040-ES by following the below instructions for your specific TurboTax platform, and updating your income during the questions asked in Step 3 and 4. You can pre-schedule automatic bank payments using the IRS payment website, only. 1040-ES instructions:

Follow these steps to print next year's estimated tax vouchers (Form 1040-ES):

1. Open or continue your return.
2. Navigate to the 1040-ES section:
   • TurboTax Online/Mobile: Go to the 1040-ES screen under Other Tax Situations.
   • TurboTax Desktop: Search for 1040-es and select the Jump to link or,
     • Go to Federal Taxes.
     • Go to Other Tax Situations.
     • Under Other Tax Forms, select Start or Update next to Form W-4 and estimated taxes.
3. Answer No to the question Do you want to change your W-4 withholdings for 2026?
4. Answer any questions until you get to the Print Vouchers? screen.
5. Answer Yes and we'll include your 1040-ES payment vouchers when you print a copy of your return later.

FAQ - How do I print estimated tax vouchers? | How do I make estimated tax payments?

[llclark25]

Thank you, but I don't see anywhere to adjust the planned withholdings for 2026 on retirement income.  We have increased amount coming out of pension, and I want to show that adjustment so the 2026 estimated vouchers are reduced by that amount.