Used wrong year 1040-V printed coupon

Forum|Forum|4 years ago
April 8, 2022
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I just mailed my payment due for my 2021 tax return (I filed electronically and the return was accepted before I mailed the payment) and realized that I used the 1040-V coupon that had "2020" on it. That coupon was with the 2021 1040-ES quarterly coupons the IRS sent me and I used it instead of the new one. I believe I noted on the check that the payment was for 2021 Form 1040-V and the exact amount matches my balance due from my 2021 Form 1040. Should I be concerned about this or will the IRS properly apply my payment to my 2021 balance due? I don't owe a balance for 2020.

HeatherPLO

Level 14

To confirm your payment, you would need to reach out directly to the IRS. Please follow the below steps which should help you reach an agent quicker.

IRS: 800-829-1040

Hours: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, local time

Monday-Friday

Listen to each menu before making the selection.
First choose your language. Press 1 for English.
Then do NOT choose the first choice re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.
Instead, press 2 for "personal income tax".
Then press 1 for "form, tax history, or payment".
Then press 3 "for all other questions."
Then press 2 "for all other questions." It should then transfer you to an agent.

Or, you can visit your local IRS Office.

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