If I filed my federal extension through turbo tax, do I need to enter the estimated amount that I paid with the extension somewhere?

[boland10]

I have entered the estimated taxes that I paid throughout the year but I'm not sure if turbo tax takes the amount I paid with the extension into account or if I have to enter it.

[VolvoGirl · Accepted solution]

If your extension payment did not automatically show up on 1040 you need to enter it.  So make sure it's not already there before you enter it!

For 2021 Federal Extension payments should be on schedule 3 line 10. And go to 1040 line 31.

You can type estimates paid in the search box at the top of your return and click Find and it will give you a link to Jump To the screen where you enter Extension Payments.

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

[boland10]

GREAT - done!  Thanks so much

[sharathn]

@VolvoGirl , that was useful explanation and helpful.

I filed extension in April, paid taxes and last week filed my taxes but missed this step of adding the money I paid when I filed for extension.  I am actually getting a small refund back instead of owing money.

I assumed that I will get the money I paid when I filed extension automatically and filed my taxes.

Would that still happen or can I just file taxes again or should I file an amendment with this information added so it shows the refund accurately? 

Thanks for your help in advance!