how do i file these additional tax payments i made directly to the IRS in 2006 ?

Question

HELP! i have had some tax problems over the years so i am trying to work out a deal for some past taxes that i owe.well they noticed i was going to we again this year so they had me make a tax payemnt of $315 to be credited to 2006 . so i ahve just done my taxes and it comes up with me oweing $430.00 the only thing is I dont know how to credit the $315 payment I made to the IRS the only paperwork i have is a copy of the money order with the IRS recieved stamp. does anyone know how i can incoroprate this into my filing so i can pay less . thanks

Answer 1

There's a line in the payments section of your 1040 or 1040A right below the line where you enter your withholding. It's line 39 on 1040A, or line 65 on a 1040. Enter the $315 there. Tax software probably asks for something like "amount of estimated payments made for 2006" - the specific words would depend on your software but should be something like that.

You don't need to send any documentation with your return - the IRS already has the amount on their records.