hanunian
New Member

I want to buy paper i bonds and so want to make another direct payment to the IRS before filing. Do I pay as if I am requesting an extension or as another estimate?

Specifically, I do not owe more to the IRS right now.  So, the only reason for making another direct payment is to buy paper i bonds.  But I must either make the payment as a request for an extension to file or as an estimate.  Should it be as an extension or does it matter?