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Returning Member
posted Apr 17, 2024 12:35:54 PM

I filed an extension using form 4868, but I overpaid. How do I get my money back

Do I continue file tax ?

or I should contact IRS? I tried to call the number [phone number removed], but looks like there is no representative.

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Level 15
Apr 17, 2024 12:36:51 PM

When you file your official tax return, you will include the payment you made with the extension.  If you over paid your estimate, you will get the difference back as a tax refund.  

Returning Member
Apr 18, 2024 12:51:55 PM

Thanks, do I fill the 'Federal estimated taxes for 2023 (Form 1040-ES)' ?

I see there are fields for 'How much did you pay in federal estimated taxes?'

 

I guess i can put the amount of i already paid there?

 

Level 15
Apr 18, 2024 12:55:05 PM


@stswordman wrote:

Thanks, do I fill the 'Federal estimated taxes for 2023 (Form 1040-ES)' ?

I see there are fields for 'How much did you pay in federal estimated taxes?'

 

I guess i can put the amount of i already paid there?

 


Yes, there is a screen for estimates and other taxes paid (I think on the Deductions page), and you can list any quarterly payments and the amount paid with the extension. You can also list any state income tax payments you made on the same screen. 

Level 15
Apr 18, 2024 1:01:03 PM

You're close but not as an estimated payment, keep going

 

To enter the amount you paid with an extension (including state extension)  go to

Federal Taxes (or Personal for desktop H&B version)

Deductions and Credits

Then scroll way down to Estimates and Other Taxes Paid

Other Income Taxes - Click the Start or Update button

 

Next page second section Payments with Extension

Either Visit All or Click Start or Update by the extension you paid