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Level 1
June 6, 2019
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If I e-filed my returns but I am paying by check, do I need to include all my 1040 paperwork or just the voucher?

  • June 6, 2019
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Level 10
June 6, 2019

If you e-filed your tax return you would only need to mail the Form 1040-V payment voucher along with your check or money order.

  • Your check or money order should be made out to United States Treasury.
  • Make sure these 4 items are on the front the check or money order:
    1. Social Security number
    2. Taxpayer's name
    3. Your mailing address
    4. Daytime phone number
  • Mail the check or money order to the IRS, along with Form 1040-V, postmarked by the April 18, 2017 tax filing deadline to avoid the late payment penalty.

The address to mail your payment will be on your Form 1040-V, or you can get it off the IRS 1040-V instructions (page 2).

As an alternative, you can make an electronic payment online instead of mailing the payment voucher and check. Here is the IRS link to pay online https://www.irs.gov/payments.

Level 2
March 27, 2022

Is this true for 2021 as well? 

Level 15
March 27, 2022

@ErikaGP Yes---the reply above is still correct for 2021.

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Level 2
February 14, 2026

Is this still true in 2026 for filing my 2025 taxes?

DoninGA
Level 15
Level 15
February 14, 2026

@TheMike Yes, the same for the 2025 tax year.  Just mail the payment voucher with your check for the taxes owed.