Amended Return Payment

[drathbone1986]

I left something off of my original return and will be sending in my amended return which will require a payment. Do I send the payment check at the same time I mail the amended return or do I need to wait until it's processed and I receive a bill from the government?

[Heather14 · Accepted solution]

Yes, you will send your payment for any taxes owed based on your amended return, when you mail in your amended return for filing.  

[drathbone1986]

I guess an additional question is, I see online there is IRS payment options to pay electronically. Can I just make those payments now online and send the mail later today? How do I tie them to my amended return?

[Heather14]

Per the IRS:  If you owe more tax, file your Form 1040X and pay the tax as soon as you can. This will stop added interest and penalties. Use IRS Direct Pay to pay your tax directly from your checking or savings account. <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/payments/direct-pay">https://www.irs.gov/payments/direct-pay</a>    Your Social Security Number would tie your payment to your amended return.