Thanks Leonard; I would file both returns and with respect to the Federal reflect that payment will be made by mail. As programmed now TT will assume April 15 in the instruction letter. Maybe that changes with programming changes, but not really relevant I believe.
In any case, I will pay using IRS.gov website using the"Make Payment" link - you can pay 1040 taxes for years 2019 and prior provided you prove identity with prior year info. It appears to be very user friendly. I think making check payments with social security number notations should be avoided these days.
NYS appears to still be up in the air. Intention is there but no official action that is required by law based on what I have read on the NYSSCPA tax blog.
