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posted Jun 5, 2019 2:35:22 PM

I’m filing an injured spouse form 8379. Im the injured spouse w more income and live in a community state. Im confused as to what I should put in box 20 (payments)?

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Expert Alumni
Jun 5, 2019 2:35:24 PM

These are on the lines of your return where you entered estimated tax payments, the amount applied from your previous year's tax return, and amounts you paid with an extension to file (Form 2350 or Form 4868). 

You can leave Box 20 blank if none of these apply to your situation.

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Expert Alumni
Jun 5, 2019 2:35:24 PM

These are on the lines of your return where you entered estimated tax payments, the amount applied from your previous year's tax return, and amounts you paid with an extension to file (Form 2350 or Form 4868). 

You can leave Box 20 blank if none of these apply to your situation.