What does it mean to apply my return to next year tax return?

[VolvoGirl]

Yes.   Or if you haven't filed yet you can change it.  If you apply it to next year it's an estimated payment so don't forget to enter it into next years 2022 return to get credit for it.  Write it down and make a big note for next year so you don't forget.  

[Louksia]

I had one of your experts go over my taxes with me because I knew I made an error , just got them to help me make a bigger error! I did not want my overpayment to go towards next years taces! I thought because ir said zero that I wasn’t getting anything back! And she didn’t even catch my error. How do I reverse it and receive my state tax?

[Louksia]

What was the answer?

[AliciaP1]

To clarify, since you used TurboTax Live to have an expert review your returns, you need to follow up with them regarding the concern and what may be done to change your refund application.  

Just log back into your return and click the floating Live help button on the screen.

[marlin098]

so if i click yes i will get my refund next year but if i click no i will get my refund this year ?

[AamilD]

It depends. if you qualify for a refund for the 2021 tax year and you click yes for it to apply it to next years' taxes, it will be added to the 2022 tax return as a payment towards what you owe. So this refund will be first used to cover any taxes which you owe next year and any excess amounts will then be given to you as a refund next year.

[theactualaudrie]

So, I think I forgot to sign my tax return. I call and call to see what would be the next steps, they direct me to “where’s my refund,” which is NOT at all helpful. I look on the website to see what it says. “The IRS will get back to you once they’ve received your tax return.” It’s been 5 months and I haven’t gotten a response or my tax return. What am I supposed to do?

[Mike9241]

if you didn't sign the IRS will send you a form to sign and date. do nothing at the present time.