Hi there,

I think (but am not certain) that what you're describing may be the result of how we implemented the PTE payments this year in order to be able to include the PTE remaining balance due in the total tax due line when you have the return set up for direct debit. 

I'm curious if you have your test return set on screen 3.1 for CA electronic payment? Since that setting impacts how the PTE tax flows this year. 

Assuming the return isn't paid electronically - when you're referencing entering amounts on line 35, which input are you using exactly? If it's screen 48.011, "Payment voucher 2021 Form 3893[O]", entering -1 there will suppress the voucher in all cases. 

This article might explain what I mean better, in the section for "To make or record PTE payments": https://proconnect.intuit.com/community/state-taxes/help/california-pte-tax-in-a-100s/00/195467