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Where to enter a tax payment that's neither an estimated tax payment nor extension payment?

HN
Level 2

Client had taxes withheld of $6,000 and estimated tax payments of $8,000 for a total of $14,000 during 2024.  Client made an additional $5,000 payment in July 2025 using IRS direct pay "balance due" option.  Question is where to enter the $5,000 payment since it's neither an estimated/withholding/extension payment?  Do I leave the payment out and let the IRS system reconcile?  FYI an extension was filed giving the client until October 15th.  The only option available on IRS direct pay was "balance due"
since making an estimated payment for 2024 was no longer available. 

Option 1) put $5,000 under estimated payments (does not match IRS system of $8,000)

Option 2) Leave $5,000 out.  Return shows a balance owed but IRS system will adjust to reflect payment already made

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