When will the IRS charge my checking account for due taxes? E-file return was accepted; but no charge yet.

I filed on Apr 4th; with same payment date. I received TurboTax notification that the IRS accepted my return; but it's been more than 10 days and my checking account hasn't been charged my due taxes. How long does it take IRS to process the charge? I don't want to incur penalties and I want to have a predictable cash flow.

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Apr 18, 2021 11:03:22 AM

It can take some time, commonly 21 days, for the IRS to process your tax return. Currently, the IRS is backlogged. Try waiting up to a few days before the May 17 deadline before prompting a secondary means of payment. Otherwise, it could end up that you double pay and then have to wait for a refund.

To determine if there is a problem, check your account here: IRS: View Your Tax Account Information.

If the payment has still not been withdrawn and you are within a few days of May 17, go to IRS Paying Your Taxes for options or see 2020 Form 1040 Instructions, page 62. Payment options include:

mailing in a payment using Form 1040-V Payment Voucher, or

by using either Direct Pay or
by using the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS).

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When will the IRS charge my checking account for due taxes? E-file return was accepted; but no charge yet.