received cp30 for estimated tax penalty

[dimi1927]

dear community,

i received a cp30 notice for failure to pay the estimated taxes for tax year 2023.  there is an option to pay for it online through the irs.gov portal.  i went on the website, but it is a bit confusing which options i have to select.  the cp30 notice does not quite give the detailed instructions, all it states is that one of the ways you can pay is through the online portal and provides the link, but no further instructions are provided.  when i go to the irs.gov website and login with my id.me account username and password,  then i click on "make a payment", then i have to choose "select your payment": pay 2023 income tax, pay balance in full, pay towards your balance, amended return, estimated tax, proposed tax assessment. which of these do i have to choose? and just in general if you may please know how to go about correctly making this cp30 estimated tax penalty payment online for the 2023 tax year. thank you so kindly for all of your help and advice.

[maglib]

@dimi1927  you can pay by mail,  or electronically using sites like IRS2go (app or website).

Pay by Mail:

• Make your check, money order or cashier's check payable to U.S. Treasury.
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• Enter the amount using all numbers ($###.##).
• Do not use staples or paper clips to affix your payment to your voucher or return.
• Make sure your check or money order includes the following information:
  • Your name and address
  • Daytime phone number
  • Social Security number (the SSN shown first if it's a joint return) or employer identification number
  • Tax year
  • Related tax form or notice number
• Mail your payment to the address listed on the notice or instructions, or consult the table below.

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  Paying only (already filed)	Individuals: Find where to send balance due payments Businesses: Procedures may vary for different types of tax. Learn more
  Paying an installment	Follow the instructions on your notice, or find where to send balance due payments

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• View the amount you owe, your payment plan details, payment history, and any scheduled or pending payments. 
• Make a same day payment from your bank account for your balance, payment plan, estimated tax, or other types of payments.

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• Make payments from your bank account. 
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Go to EFTPS

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[dimi1927]

thank you so much, really appreciate the guidance

[Opus 17]

The correct choice here is "proposed tax assessment."  

Note that if this is the first time you owed a penalty, or you have reasonable cause for not making your payments, you can apply for an abatement (waiver).

https://www.irs.gov/payments/penalty-relief-due-to-first-time-abate-or-other-administrative-waiver

[Mike9241]

pay balance in full, if you do it online