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Question

amend paper payment

Forum|Forum|4 years ago
October 24, 2021
1 reply
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Hi

I need to amend for 2020 which I owed around $232.

I will send it via mail. I am thinking to send the check together with 1040x. So, when they cash my check, I can see they receive my amendment. But IRS instruction recommends "pay online". Is pay online method better? Why?

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Level 8

It will probably take at least four months before your mailed amendment is opened and the check is cashed. With online the payment will go through on the date you select.

To be sure that your amendment is received, mail it using a postal service that provides you a receipt when the envelope is delivered.

Level 2

Yes, I will use certified mail. Should I add the return receipt?

Either payment method, should I add some $ as interest? Or, is it better IRS to calculate it?

Level 8

I would add the return receipt. Do not add interest. The IRS will calculate that and notify you of any that is due.