Use the Payments section of the Delaware return to enter payments that have already been made to Delaware or to indicate how you would like any refund handled. Enter only amounts that apply to your specific situation.
Amount Paid with Extension
Enter any payment made to Delaware when filing an extension of time to file.
- Taxpayer: Amount paid by the primary taxpayer with the extension.
- Spouse: Amount paid by the spouse with the extension, if filing jointly.
These payments will be applied as credits against any Delaware tax due.
Capital Gains Payments
Enter any Delaware estimated tax payments made specifically for capital gains income.
- Taxpayer: Capital gains payment made by the primary taxpayer.
- Spouse: Capital gains payment made by the spouse, if filing jointly.
These payments are credited toward your Delaware tax liability. For more information regarding this payment type, please see our article here.
Amount of State Refund Applied to Next Year
If you are due a Delaware refund, you may elect to apply all or part of that refund to next year's Delaware tax return.
Important: If your calculated refund is less than the amount entered, or if you owe Delaware tax, the requested amount will not be submitted to the state. Be sure to verify your refund amount before making this election.
Estimated Tax Payment Made on Your Behalf by an S Corporation
Enter any Delaware estimated tax payments made on your behalf by an S Corporation.
These payments are typically reported to shareholders and may be claimed as a credit on the Delaware return. These payments are credited toward your Delaware tax liability. For more information regarding this payment type, please see our article here.
When to Use This Section
Use the Payments menu to report:
- Extension payments made to Delaware
- Capital gains estimated tax payments
- Refund amounts you want applied to next year's return
- Estimated payments made on your behalf by an S Corporation
Entering these payments correctly ensures that all eligible credits are applied to your Delaware tax return and may reduce your balance due or increase your refund.