My federal & state returns were refunds. Your summary printed page shows that I should send in quarterly estimated payments. Why is this?

[KarenM90 · Accepted solution]

Estimated tax payments may print out if you are self-employed, your income increased significantly, or you made estimated payments in a prior year.  

Here is a link with more details:  Estimated payment vouchers.

You are not required to make the estimated payments, they are a "suggestion" to help keep you penalty proof.

[koreyis]

Thank You,

I had the same issue after I took a one time early withdraw from my 401k.  I usually get about 2K back, but this year only a few hundred.  TT suggested $500 quarterly payments.  If I did I would probably get back 4K next year.  Shred those suckers I say!