The following is a state-by-state guide to electronically filing estimated tax payments for individual returns. As part of our continuing effort to expand e-file availability and ensure compliance, Lacerte supports two different estimate e-filing methods - estimates e-filed with the tax return, and estimates transmitted separately using the Estimated Payment Wizard. The method you use will depend on the state you're filing.
- Estimates e-filed with the tax return are transmitted with the initial filing of the return, and cannot be sent separately. The federal 1040 uses this method.
- Estimates e-filed separately using the Estimated Payments Wizard are not sent with the tax return, and must be transmitted separately from the main filing.
Which estimates can I e-file for tax year 2023?
State | Can estimates be e-filed through Lacerte? | Does the tax authority provide an alternate payment method? |
Federal | Yes, estimates can be e-filed with the initial tax return. | Yes |
Alabama | No | Yes |
Arizona | No | Yes |
Arkansas | Yes, estimates can be e-filed with the initial tax return. | Yes |
California | Yes, estimates must be transmitted separately using the Estimated Payment Wizard. | Yes |
Colorado | Yes, estimates must be transmitted separately using the Estimated Payment Wizard. | Yes |
Connecticut | Yes, estimates must be transmitted separately using the Estimated Payment Wizard. | Yes |
Delaware | No | Yes |
District of Columbia | Yes, estimates must be transmitted separately using the Estimated Payment Wizard. | Yes |
Georgia | No | Yes |
Hawaii | No | Yes |
Idaho | Yes, estimates can be e-filed with the initial tax return. | Yes |
Illinois | Yes, estimates can be e-filed with the initial tax return. | Yes |
Indiana | No | Yes |
Iowa | Yes, estimates must be transmitted separately using the Estimated Payment Wizard. | Yes |
Kansas | No | Yes |
Kentucky | Yes, estimates must be transmitted separately using the Estimated Payment Wizard. | Yes |
Louisiana | No | Yes |
Maine | Yes, estimates can be e-filed with the initial tax return. | Yes |
Maryland | Yes, estimates must be transmitted separately using the Estimated Payment Wizard. | Yes |
Massachusetts | No | Yes |
Michigan | No | Yes |
Minnesota | Yes, estimates can be e-filed with the initial tax return. | Yes |
Mississippi | No | Yes |
Missouri | No | Yes |
Montana | No | Yes |
Nebraska | Yes, estimates can be e-filed with the initial tax return. | Yes |
New Hampshire | No | Yes |
New Jersey | Yes, estimates must be transmitted separately using the Estimated Payment Wizard. | Yes |
New Mexico | No | Yes |
New York | Yes, estimates must be transmitted separately using the Estimated Payment Wizard. | Yes |
New York City UBT | Yes, estimates must be transmitted separately using the Estimated Payment Wizard. | Yes |
North Carolina | Yes, estimates can be e-filed with the initial tax return. | Yes |
North Dakota | Yes, estimates can be e-filed with the initial tax return. | Yes |
Ohio | Yes, estimates can be e-filed with the initial tax return. | Yes |
Oklahoma | Yes, estimates can be e-filed with the initial tax return. | Yes |
Oregon | Yes, estimates can be e-filed with the initial tax return. | Yes |
Pennsylvania | No | Yes |
Rhode Island | No | Yes |
South Carolina | Yes, estimates must be transmitted separately using the Estimated Payment Wizard. | Yes |
Tennessee Franchise and Excise | Yes, estimates must be transmitted separately using the Estimated Payment Wizard. | Yes |
Texas Franchise | No, as quarterly estimates are not required. | No |
Utah | No, as quarterly estimates are not required. | No |
Vermont | Yes, estimates must be transmitted separately using the Estimated Payment Wizard. | Yes |
Virginia | Yes, estimates must be transmitted separately using the Estimated Payment Wizard. | Yes |
West Virginia | No | Yes |
Wisconsin | Yes, estimates must be transmitted separately using the Estimated Payment Wizard. | Yes |
Input for electronic payment of estimates can be found on Screen 3, Miscellaneous Info. For instructions on e-filing estimates separately using the Estimated Payments Wizard, click here.