I paid estimated taxes in 2019 - are they deducted from the amount I owe today

[VolvoGirl]

Only if you entered them.

For 2019 Federal Estimated payments should be on schedule 3 line 8.  And go to 1040 line 18d.

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