this year 2018 tt is generating a 1099-G, I did not receive a form 1099-G this year
The area to enter this is actually under the estimated payments section.
Here's how to apply your state refund to next year:
I had gone through reviewing State (CA) return once but have not filed yet. Now when I do it again, I see +Next, we'll ask you to correct any entries that need your attention". After I hit CONTINUE, I see my Fed & State with a Checkmarks indicating all Fed/State checked out ok. But I don't see the steps you outlined in your response to select Apply State Refund to Next Year Estimated Payments
I had gone through reviewing State (CA) return once but have not filed yet. Now when I do it again, I see +Next, we'll ask you to correct any entries that need your attention". After I hit CONTINUE, I see my Fed & State with a Checkmarks indicating all Fed/State checked out ok. But I don't see the steps you outlined in your response to select Apply State Refund to Next Year Estimated Payments
Just in case anyone is still seeking the answer, here's how I did it:
1) while in forms view, select (from the top menu) <Forms> <Open Form>
2) For California, select <Estimated Tax Worksheet>
3) then in <Part II> you'll want to check the box next to the option you're interested in - e.g. check the box next to # 2d, 2e, etc. which will make the 'corresponding 'amount to apply' field editable. From here, you can enter the amount to be applied and any amount still to be refunded will be calculated.
Definitely not as easy to do as in previous years, but at least it's still possible...