How to make payments for extension Form 4868 in ProConnect Tax

ProConnect Tax automatically carries the balance due shown on Form 1040 to Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return based on the various inputs entered for the return. 

Follow these steps to enter a different payment amount:

1. Go to Input Return ⮕ Payments Penalties & Extensions ⮕ Extensions (4868, 2350)
2. Scroll down to the Automatic Extension section.
3. Enter a 1 in 1 = automatic extension, 2 = blank (MANDATORY).
4. Enter the Total tax liability (-1=none) [Override].
5. Enter the Total payments [Override].
6. Enter the Form 4868 payment (defaults to amount due) [Override].

Follow these steps to e-file electronic payments with extension:

1. Go to Input Return ⮕ General ⮕ Miscellaneous Information/Direct Deposit.
2. Select the Electronic Filing tab.
3. Scroll down to the Direct Deposit of Refund / Electronic Payment section.
4. Under the Extension subsection, check the Electronic payment of tax due with extension box.