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Level 1
posted May 17, 2021 2:48:50 PM

I submitted IRS Return and it was Accepted. I owe money but did not send it yet, since I now qualify for the new Unemployment $10,400 benefit. What do I do now?

I only read answers to my question pertaining to a Refund, but I Owe.  Will IRS send me a bill with the new amount due?  I did not send the old amount yet, or should I Amend?

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Expert Alumni
May 17, 2021 5:05:04 PM

Both are possible solutions.  However, I favor "waiting for the IRS" option.  The unemployment exclusion might reduce or eliminate what you owe.  Wait for the IRS to tell you if you still owe.  

 

@Shakeley15

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Expert Alumni
May 17, 2021 3:01:33 PM

In this case, you can amend and make sure that the $10,200 is excluded. Then you can pay your balance due with the return, if there still is any.

Level 1
May 17, 2021 4:15:57 PM

I got a call from Turbo Tax and they said to wait as I'll get a letter from IRS with the new amount due.  Which answer is correct, yours to Amend or the phone call I got to Wait.  I'm very confused!

Expert Alumni
May 17, 2021 5:05:04 PM

Both are possible solutions.  However, I favor "waiting for the IRS" option.  The unemployment exclusion might reduce or eliminate what you owe.  Wait for the IRS to tell you if you still owe.  

 

@Shakeley15