Paid all my 2017 state taxes in 2018, no extension. What should I enter on the federal?

[AnnetteB · Accepted solution]

Use the following steps to go to the section of the tax return to enter the state balance due that you paid in 2018 for your 2017 tax return: 

• Using the CD/downloaded version of TurboTax locate the search box in the upper right corner and type “state balance due paid” then click Find

• The search results will give you an option to “Jump to state balance due paid”

• Click on the blue “Jump to state balance due paid” link

• Scroll to the bottom of the screen until you see Other Income Taxes Paid in 2018

• Click Start or Update beside Balance due on your 2017 state taxes paid in 2018