including estimated state taxes paid for prior year

[user17739527590]

Should I include in Schedule A, line 5a, estimated state income tax I paid in 2025 for tax year 2024 if I didn't itemize deductions in 2024?

[VolvoGirl]

Yes.  Enter any state taxes you paid in 2025 for a prior year.   Itemizing in the prior year only affects a state refund you got.   

[Karis_F]

Yes. Any state taxes paid in 2025 will count towards itemized deductions on Schedule A for 2025 if your itemized deductions are higher than the standard deduction.

You can enter your 2024 state estimated tax payments made in 2025 in TurboTax Desktop at:

Deductions & Credits>Estimated Tax Payments>2024 state estimated tax payments made in 2025

[user17739527590]

Thank you very much for your quick response.

[user17739527590]

Thank you.  I appreciate your help.