Estimated tax payment failed to be processed by IRS

I made my 6/15/25 quarterly estimated tax payment on a timely basis and received a confirmation notice from the IRS. Subsequently I received a notice indicating the payment failed due to being unable to locate an account. When I log into my online IRS account, I see the rejected payment but also see a pending payment for 6/15/25 which I am not able to update or cancel. I have not receive any written correspondence from the IRS indicating the payment was rejected and to resubmit. What action should I take?

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Employee Tax Expert

Sep 17, 2025 11:26:57 AM

Did you check your bank account? If no payment went to IRS on 6/15, IRS will not retry to withdraw the amount if first attempt failed for whatever reason. You will have to make another payment.

"If a payment is returned by your financial institution (e.g., due to insufficient funds, incorrect account information, closed account, etc.) the IRS will mail a Letter 4870 to the address we have on file for you, explaining why the payment could not be processed, and providing alternate payment options."

https://www.irs.gov/payments/pay-taxes-by-electronic-funds-withdrawal#:~:text=If%20a%20payment%20is,providing%20alternate%20payment%20options.

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Sep 17, 2025 11:47:50 AM

Thank you for your quick response. I have been monitoring my bank account, and the payment has not been withdrawn. I made the 3rd quarterly payment due on 9/15/25 and that was processed immediately to my bank account.

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Estimated tax payment failed to be processed by IRS