I owe federal taxes of some amount, tax return was accepted, but entered the incorrect routing number. What to do now?

[DoninGA · Accepted solution]

Cancel the payment.

See this IRS website - https://www.irs.gov/payments/pay-taxes-by-electronic-funds-withdrawal

• Once your return is accepted, information pertaining to your payment, such as account information, payment date, or amount, cannot be changed. If changes are needed, the only option is to cancel the payment and choose another payment method.
• Call IRS e-file Payment Services 24/7 at 1-888-353-4537 to inquire about or cancel your payment, but please wait 7 to 10 days after your return was accepted before calling.
• Cancellation requests must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. ET two business days prior to the scheduled payment date.

Use the IRS website to make a federal tax payment - https://www.irs.gov/payments

[yujie026]

Hi, thanks fr answering! As a follow up, should i cancel first, then pay, or should I pay first?

[DoninGA]

Cancel first...Then make your payment.