@ connlly2
To pay in advance, you don't pay through the MY FEES or the Tools Center interface.
You pay by going through the Print Center and trying to print. It won't let you print until you pay. So it will walk you through paying. NOTE: You don't actually have to print anything.
To get to Print Center, go to the left menu column with your return interview open. Click on TAX TOOLS, then choose option PRINT CENTER.
At the Print Center choose to "View/save/print this year's return."
It should then prompt you to pay.
EDITED: 2/28/24 at 6:28 PM Pacific.
You will need to pay upfront by debit/credit card to lock in the price. I don't think choosing to pay out of refund will lock in the price. So do NOT choose that latter payment option.
This also has the advantage of being able to view your return at will at any time during return preparation.
