If I have have paid my estimated tax payments on time, then why do I have to fill out "Payments with 2018 federal extension"?

alferry6000 · ‎June 1, 2019

WillK · ‎June 5, 2019

When you elect to file an extension, you are asking for extra time to file the return. The IRS does not allow for extra time to pay the taxes owed, which is why they are asking for an estimated payment for the taxes you might owe. If you think you will not owe taxes, then you do not need to send in payment.

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WillK · ‎June 5, 2019

When you elect to file an extension, you are asking for extra time to file the return. The IRS does not allow for extra time to pay the taxes owed, which is why they are asking for an estimated payment for the taxes you might owe. If you think you will not owe taxes, then you do not need to send in payment.

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If I have have paid my estimated tax payments on time, then why do I have to fill out "Payments with 2018 federal extension"?