Current Year Estimated Tax FAQs in ProConnect Tax

Report state estimates for multiple states

1. From the Input Return tab, go to Payments, Penalties and Extensions ⮕ 2024 Estimated Payments.
2. In Amount Paid for the respective quarter, click the  to expand the details.
3. In the Description column, enter a description of the payment. This description does not transfer to the interactive input field. The description is for your use as a memo.
4. In the Amount column, enter the amount paid.
5. In the State column, enter the postal abbreviation of the state to which the item relates.
   • Note: The program fills in the State column of the first empty row with the state displayed in the State Inventory box. To select a different state, click the down arrow adjacent to the State column and select the state. Enter US if the item pertains to a return not being processed or to a state with no income tax.
6. Leave the Source column blank.
7. Repeat steps 2 through 6 for the remaining state estimated tax payments, and then click OK.
8. Additional amounts beyond the normal 4 quarterly payments can be entered in Amount Paid using the steps above

Report the payment made with Form 4868 on the tax return

1. From the Input Return tab, go to Payments, Penalties and Extensions ⮕ 2024 Estimated Payments.
2. Enter the amount paid with the extension request in Paid with Extension: Amount Paid.
3. Enter the date the amount was paid in Paid with Extension: Date.