How do I enter California estimated tax payments? The state section of the return says I need to enter them in the federal section, but I can't find them there.

mom_tax-everglade274 · ‎February 18, 2026

The instructions say to enter "State Estimated Payments" in the search box, but the only search result I get is the page in the state taxes section that's telling me I need to go to the federal section.

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To enter estimated tax paid in 2025

Go to Federal>Deductions and Credits>Estimates and Other Taxes Paid>Estimates

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xmasbaby0

To enter estimated tax paid in 2025

Go to Federal>Deductions and Credits>Estimates and Other Taxes Paid>Estimates

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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How do I enter California estimated tax payments? The state section of the return says I need to enter them in the federal section, but I can't find them there.