Electronic payment of CA estimated tax for Individual and Fiduciary returns in ProConnect Tax

For more estimated tax resources, check out our Tax topics page on Estimated Tax payments where you'll find answers to the most commonly asked questions.

California estimated payments for Individual and Fiduciary returns can't be transmitted with the tax return filing.

Before you start:

• For tax years 2017 and earlier, a separate transmission must be made for each quarterly payment..
• Be sure CA estimates are generated on the return and resolve any critical e-file diagnostics related to California Electronic Payment.

To e-file California estimated tax payments for an Individual or Fiduciary return:

1. Go to the Profile tab. 
2. Scroll to the bottom and locate the Estimated Payments section. 
3. Check each applicable quarter for e-file. 
4. To view the Estimated Payments go to the Check Return tab and review the E-file Estimated Payment generating for CA.
5. To e-file go to the File Return tab, then select the E-File Estimated Payment tab.
6. Check the CA Estimated Payments Quarters and click E-file when ready to transmit the payment information to California.  

Disaster area tax relief available:

Filing deadlines and estimated tax due dates may be extended for taxpayers in parts of Alabama, Alaska, California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and IRS for taxpayers living abroad. See here for more details.

For more information

• Individual California Estimated Tax Frequently Asked Questions
• For more on transmitting estimates using the wizard, read Using the E-file Estimated Payment Wizard.