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posted Oct 9, 2024 12:18:40 PM

IRS direct pay website / if pay income tax in advance, what " reason for payment" shall i choose

If i want to pay the personal income tax in advance before filing F1040 / 2024 the tax.

In IRS Direct pay website, i need to pick "reasons of payment", which reason shall i choose?

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Level 15
Oct 9, 2024 12:34:38 PM

Don’t know what choices they give you. Can you put “estimated tax payment “?

Level 15
Oct 9, 2024 12:47:17 PM

Don’t think it will let you pay it as an estimated payment for 2023.  It’s too late.  You want to pick it’s a Balance Due for 1040 for 2023.  And you do not enter it on your tax return.  Just say you will mail a check (then don’t unless you owe more).  The IRS will match it up.  So mentally subtract your payment from the tax due and pay that by check or Direct Pay.  

Returning Member
Oct 9, 2024 12:53:44 PM

thank you for your reply.

The advance tax pay is for 2024 tax

Level 15
Oct 9, 2024 12:56:40 PM

Oh sorry, I missed it is for 2024.  People are still filing 2923.  Yes pick Estimated payment for 2024 for 2024.

Returning Member
Oct 9, 2024 2:05:35 PM

thank you