Why did Turbo Tax provide Estimated payments for next year when I get a refund this year?

[HelenC12]

You may get these vouchers if you're self-employed or had an uncharacteristic spike in your income this year. For example, you sold stock or took a large distribution from your retirement plan.

You're not required to make estimated tax payments; we're just suggesting it based on the info in your return. If you feel they're not needed for next year's taxes, you can shred them.

Related Information:

• Do I need to make estimated tax payments to the IRS?
• How do I print estimated tax vouchers for my 2022 taxes?

[voyger3025]

Thanks for the reply.  I was hoping that was it.  BUT,  why doesn't Turbo Tax say that in the instructions so I don't have to spend the morning trying to learn that???

Thanks

[sfalke]

I agree.  This makes little sense to print vouchers when not necessary.  

[AmyC]

Next time, choose to suppress the estimated payment vouchers. If you do have a spike in income and need to make an estimated payment, you can pay the IRS directly. When making your payment, you can select estimated payment.

@sfalke