Should I start to pay taxes immiately after filing return or should i wait for the audit to make sure i did my taxes correctly?

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May 19, 2026
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Bsch4477

Level 15

Pay promptly to prevent interest charges from accumulating.

HollyP

Employee Tax Expert

No, don't wait for an audit to pay you taxes. If you owe taxes on your recently filed return, you should pay those immediately. Ideally, they should be paid by the tax filing deadline (typically April 15) to avoid any penalties or interest.

What Are Tax Audits?

What if I can't pay my taxes?

What's the IRS penalty if I miss the April 15, 2026 filing deadline?

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Mike9241

Level 15

what makes you think it will be audited, or do you mean processed? Audit signifies that the IRS will be doing a deeper than normal review of your return for omissions, discrepancies, and things that look out of whack.

in addition to interest, there is a 1/2% per month late payment penalty.

Mike9241