IRS returned my payment for amended tax return

[rewashp]

I found out that I made some excess Roth IRA contributions for 2021 tax year, and made an amended tax return to pay the penalty with IRS Directpay confirmation number; however I got a letter from IRS about receipt of the amended tax return with the cheque from IRS with the same penalty amount. Anyone know why the IRS would return the penalty amount?

[fanfare · Accepted solution]

The instructions for 1040-X will tell you to ignore penalties.

If there is a penalty the IRS will calculate it and send you a bill.

@rewashp