In 2020, I paid earlier taxes to IRS and my state for a freelance job I did. Where do I enter/in which section do I add the amounts I paid earlier last year?

[VolvoGirl]

Sounds like you made estimated payments?

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 it.

OR

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 (Home & Business)

Deductions and Credits at top

Then scroll way down to Estimates and Other Taxes Paid

Estimated Taxes - click the start button

[VolvoGirl]

Then, For 2020 Federal Estimated payments should be on 1040 line 26.

[Anonymous]

These are the options I see under the section Estimated Tax Payments

1. Federal estimated taxes for 2020 (Form 1040ES) and

2. Local estimated taxes for 2020