how do i adjust my 4th quarter estimated tax payment to the proper tax year since it is paid in January the following year

Before making estimated tax payment adjustments for the proper tax year, @benediklawfirm, allow me to provide some information to ensure you're adjusting them correctly.

The 4th quarter estimated tax payment made for the current tax year (for 2023 and 2024) is typically applied to the tax liability for that year. However, it may also be considered the first estimated tax payment for the following year (2024 and 2025) because you're paying estimated taxes for the next year.

It's important to keep track of your payments and consult IRS guidelines for specific reporting requirements.

On the other hand, if the IRS confirms that the estimated tax payment dates are invalid, you can go to the Transactions menu to remove the estimated tax payment and re-enter them manually. Make sure to filter the date from All to Custom, allowing you to jump for specific quarters like adjusting it to January 1, 2024, to another particular end date to see specific tax payments. Here's how you can make the estimated tax payment adjustments:

1. Go to the Transactions menu and filter the date by clicking Custom.
2. Tick the box beside the transaction.
3. Select the Trash can icon and hit Apply.
   
   
   
   
4. Then click Yes to delete the transaction.

Once done add the transactions by hand with the correct dates and amounts by following the steps from this article: Manually add transactions in QuickBooks Self-Employed. Then make sure to categorize this as an estimated tax payment.

Once everything is fine, you can run your annual estimated tax information. You can reference this article: Get quarterly and annual tax info from QuickBooks Self-Employed.

In addition, you can export a CSV file for a detailed list of all your transactions by running financial reports and downloading them from QuickBooks. Feel free to review this guide: Export transactions and get reports in QuickBooks Self-Employed.

Please let us know if you need more assistance in making estimated tax adjustments. We're always delighted to help you with QuickBooks and more. Have a nice day.