I have a prepayment voucher for next year's taxes, do I have to use them?

[afritts32]

I got a refund this year and everything is good. I was going thru the paperwork for my records and noticed prepayment vouchers for next year. I don't want to prepay extra for next year just so I don't owe next year I'm fine waiting for next year to do taxes.

[VolvoGirl]

The 1040ES slips?  Those are optional to pay and the IRS or state won't be expecting them.  You can shred them.  

[afritts32]

Awesome, thanks! I was good to go, submitted and everything, saw those and had a moment of panic. There's no clear instructions on them in the event that you don't want to prepay, that might be good to add for future reference.