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How do I apply a NC state tax refund to next year taxes. I see it in the step by step for Federal but cannot find in the State section?

 
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Karis_F
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How do I apply a NC state tax refund to next year taxes. I see it in the step by step for Federal but cannot find in the State section?

To apply the refund from your 2025 North Carolina tax return to your 2026 NC estimated tax payments in TurboTax, follow these steps:

 

1. In the NC state tax organizer, go to Other Forms>Make Estimated Payments for Next Year

 

2. Keep clicking Continue until you get to screen that says Apply Overpayment? and select option to file all or a part of overpayment to 2026 estimated tax payments.

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How do I apply a NC state tax refund to next year taxes. I see it in the step by step for Federal but cannot find in the State section?

Thanks - see it is hiding behind estimated taxes on state, requiring to go through that.

On Federal, shows directly under Additional Tax Payments—and Estimated directly under other tax forms (both visible).  Would be nice if Turbotax was consistent.

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