i was a 1099 employee for 2025 i paid directly to irs for my taxes where do I input that on my return?

[VolvoGirl · Accepted solution]

You paid Estimates.   To enter Federal or State Estimated Taxes Paid, including a state estimated payment made in January for the prior year, go to

Federal on left or at top (Personal for Home & Business)

Deductions and Credits

Then scroll way down to Estimates and Other Taxes Paid

Estimates - click the Start or Update button

ps....you were not an employee.   Employees get a W2.   You are an Independent Contractor and have to file Schedule C for self employment income in your personal 1040 return.  You will pay 15.3% SE tax on 92.35% of your Net Profit (If it is greater than $400). The 15.3% self employed SE Tax is to pay both the employer part and employee part of Social Security and Medicare (FICA). So you get social security credit for it when you retire. It is in addition to any regular income tax you owe on it.

You can enter Schedule C for Self Employment Income into Online Deluxe but if you have any expenses you will have to upgrade to Premium version. Or use any of the Desktop Download programs.