I struggled with it for many years. I learned once, and forgot it, and relearned. Like that.

You have to examine the purposes of three forms.

Form 3537: Read its instruction published by the State. In normal situations, you don't to have to file this. CA gives you automatic 7-month extension without requiring you of anything. You need to file this form when the LLC pays State tax in place of a member or members. I don't know how this situation occurs, but the instruction looks like that. So skip it.

Form 3536: Read the instruction published by the State. This is designed to pay one year in advance. For 2022 estimated tax, I paid during filing 2021 tax, according to Pro Series design. What you find in 2022 Pro Series is for estimated tax for 2023. Try to change the date, and you will find an error message.

Form 3522: The same as 3536.

Only Form 568 allows you to pay for the right year.