How do I change the date for the state or federal to take out the total tax money from my checking account since its already scheduled to come out on April 13th?

[Rachel_W · Accepted solution]

Unfortunately, if your Tax Returns have already been E-filed and Accepted, you cannot change the date you scheduled to have your balance due come out of your checking account.  

It's kind of like dropping a check in the mail, once you drop the envelope in the mailbox, you can't get it back.

[acham]

It is incorrect that you can't change the date, but it will take some time on the phone with IRS. The instructions are here:  https://www.irs.gov/payments/pay-taxes-by-electr[product key removed]rawal:

Cancellations, Errors and Questions:

• In the event Treasury causes an incorrect amount of funds to be withdrawn from a bank account, Treasury will return any improperly transferred funds.
• 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 [phone number removed] 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.
• If a payment is returned by your financial institution (e.g., due to insufficient funds, incorrect account information, closed account, etc.) the IRS will mail a Letter 4870 to the address we have on file for you, explaining why the payment could not be processed, and providing alternate payment options.
• In the event your financial institution is unable to process your payment request, you will be responsible for making other payment arrangements, and for any penalties and interest incurred.
• Contact your financial institution immediately if there is an error in the amount withdrawn.