I e-filed TODAY (Apr. 15, 2019), but, immediately today I realized a charitable deduction mistake and I now owe $35 more. How do I avoid penalties/interest?

mcathsmith · ‎June 1, 2019

When I realized my mistake (I placed a charitable deduction twice in TT), I immediately wanted to pay the extra $35 more I owed Federal so that I don't have to pay interest and or a penalty. Because I e-filed, I have to now wait to amend my returns. My question is, will I be paying a penalty and interest on the owed $35 (on top of the already $2335 I paid via credit card while e-filing today 4-15-19)? When exactly does the IRS began charging daily interest? Does it begin April 16th, even though they haven't yet processed my e-file?

Vanessa · ‎June 1, 2019

Yes, technically, the penalties begin on April 16th. You can still make the payment on the IRS website. https://directpay.irs.gov/directpay/payment?execution=e1s1

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Vanessa · ‎June 1, 2019

Yes, technically, the penalties begin on April 16th. You can still make the payment on the IRS website. https://directpay.irs.gov/directpay/payment?execution=e1s1

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I e-filed TODAY (Apr. 15, 2019), but, immediately today I realized a charitable deduction mistake and I now owe $35 more. How do I avoid penalties/interest?