Should I amend my return because I added my last check number to my account number for them to withdraw what I owe?

[ChristinaS · Accepted solution]

No, you wouldn't amend your return to correct payment information. An amended return must be mailed, and you cannot issue an electronic payment withdrawal with an amended return. If you added a check number to your draft information, the draft will not occur. Instead, you will need to mail your payment, or pay online.

The tax return is not amended; you just need to pay the IRS another way..

https://www.irs.gov/payments/direct-pay

You can located the 1040-V payment voucher with a copy of your original tax return. You may have a similar form to pay your state, if applicable.

Has the payment date come and gone? You may receive a notice about the failed draft, and you will also simply see that it didn't happen.