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🔍 Federal/State estimated tax payments
This article explains how Federal and state estimated tax payment due dates are handled, and what to enter if payments were not made on time.
⚠️ Before You Begin
Have the return available so you can reference the business calendar or fiscal year details listed on page 1.
📊 Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Understand the Federal due dates
The Federal payment due dates are based on the calendar or fiscal year of the business as listed on page 1 of the return.
The total will be transferred to page 2 of Form 1040 or 1040 A and to Form 2210 or Form 2210 F, Underpayment of Estimated Tax.
Step 2: If Federal estimated payments were not made on time
If the taxpayer made Federal estimated tax payments, but did not make them all on time, fill in the File/Pay entry with the date they will file and/or pay the tax due.
Form 2210 will calculate the penalty based on the regular method.
Step 3: Review state due dates
The state due dates have been calculated the same as the Federal.
If the state has different due dates, disregard the date suggested.
Step 4: Enter amounts based on whether each payment was made by its due date
If payment 1 was paid on or before the date due for payment 1, enter the amount for payment 1, etc.
❌ Common Errors
Using the suggested state dates when the state has different due dates. If the state has different due dates, disregard the date suggested.
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