Taxes due, first payment sent... Not reflected FY2024 though voucher used

[DubKel]

So I owed a sizable amount, which my efile form generated four payment vouchers.

I sent the first one in on time, and the IRS site not only doesn't reflect that I owe anything, but has also applied the payment as a prepayment FY2025.

Am on hold now waiting on an agent. 

Item to note, the efile downloadable form says that the form is not final.

No warm fuzzies on that.  Any guidance would be appreciated.

[Mike9241]

those 4 payment vouchers were for 2025 estimated tax payments not for the balance due for 2024. if you want the money applied to 2024, you'll need to contact the IRS. you should check to see if the IRS has taken the funds.

payment of balance due can be done by

mailing in 2024 1040-V with payment or

electing direct debit on you return or

using the IRS direct pay website. 

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

You got confused about the 1040ES vouchers.  Those vouchers are not meant for paying your 2024 tax due in four payments.  Those are for paying estimated quarterly tax for tax year 2025.  If you expect to owe at least $1000 for 2025 when you file your 2025 return in 2026, using those vouchers to make payments ahead of time can help you avoid an underpayment penalty and a big tax bill next year.   Your 2024 tax due was supposed to be paid in full by April 15, 2025 unless you specifically set up a payment plan with the IRS for your 2024 tax due.

Call the IRS and see if you can sort out that first payment you made and get them to apply it to the amount you owe for 2024, and then sort out how and when you will pay the remaining amount you still owe for 2024.

Call the IRS: 1-800-829-1040 hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Monday-Friday
When calling the IRS do NOT choose the first option re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.
So after first choosing your language, then do NOT choose Option 1 (refund info). Choose option 2 for "personal income tax" instead.
Then press 1 for "form, tax history, or payment".
Then press 3 "for all other questions."
Then press 2 "for all other questions."
- When it asks you to enter your SSN or EIN to access your account information, don't enter anything.
- After it asks twice, you will get another menu.

Press 2 for personal or individual tax questions.
Then press 3 for all other inquiries
It should then transfer you to an agent.

[DubKel]

thank you both. Wonder how many others do similar as they are at the top of my 2024 return.

Still holding for a human at IRS.