Should I make payments to the IRS yet if they haven't received the tax return I filed yet?

[chulamama7]

I filed my 2022 tax return and it says I owe a balance, but the IRS hasn't processed my return yet.  Should I still make payments anyways?

[Mike9241]

unless you were affected by a disater declaration your payment was due 4/17/2023. late payment penalties are 5% per month or fraction thereof. 

if you were affected by the disater declaration you have until the extended due date.

[Critter-3]

YES ... making payments is always a good thing to reduce the penalties & interest that accrues on the unpaid balance due ... I highly suggest you make the payments online so you have instant confirmation of the payment. 

WWW.IRS.GOV/PAY