Entering estimated tax on a multi-state individual return in ProConnect Tax

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In this article, you can find how to enter each state's amounts of estimated tax when preparing a multi-state individual return for at least two different states.

To allocate each state correctly: 

1. From the Input Return tab, go to Payments, Penalties & Extensions ⮕ 2025 Estimated Tax (1040-ES, W-4, W-4P, W-4R) ⮕ 2025 Estimated Tax (1040-ES).
2. Select an option for state in Apply overpayment to 2025.
3. Enter the payment estimates for each state in the Amount of overpayment to apply to 2025 field.
4. Repeat for each state.

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.