AmyC
Expert Alumni

Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Yes, since $5,000 paid minus $3200 owed leaves a refund of $1800 not a balance due. Since you are expecting a refund, you will not have any penalties and interest and no payment is required. The IRS just needs to approve the extension for you to have time to file and get your refund. You have nothing to worry about since the goal was to get an extension on paperwork.

Once done, you have a refund so no payment is necessary and the IRS will not be asking you for it. They will patiently wait for your return.

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