I usually pay state estimated taxes, but no forms were printed this year. Does that mean I don't have to pay?

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It all depends on how much income you receive (interest, dividends, cap gains, etc.)  that do not have taxes withheld from them. If its only a few hundred dollars then you probably don't have to make estimated payments. But of its several thousand then you should make estimated payments. Usually the IRS requires you pay at least 90% of the tax you owe to avoid under payment penalty. Just because the forms are not pre printed does not mean you do not have to make estimated payments. If you do not have the 1040-es form you can make online payments on IRS.gov and your state website.

[Hal_Al]

Q. No state estimated payment forms were printed this year. Does that mean I don't have to pay?

A. No. It most likely just means that you just skipped that section, in the state program. 

Depending in the state, it usually does not happen automatically. You must initiate it.  Where it is in the program may vary, by state, but is usually at:

-A few things before we wrap up your state taxes 

  -Other Forms

   -Estimated tax payments for next year