If you have already filed the 2019 tax return -
You will have to cancel the payment and then pay the federal taxes owed on the IRS payment website on or before July 15, 2020.
IRS website for information on canceling a direct debit payment -https://www.irs.gov/payments/pay-taxes-by-electronic-funds-withdrawal
- Once your return is accepted, information pertaining to your payment, such as account information, payment date, or amount, cannot be changed. If changes are needed, the only option is to cancel the payment and choose another payment method.
- Call IRS e-file Payment Services 24/7 at 1-888-353-4537 to inquire about or cancel your payment, but please wait 7 to 10 days after your return was accepted before calling.
- Cancellation requests must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. ET two business days prior to the scheduled payment date.
Go to this IRS payment website and choose Direct Pay - https://www.irs.gov/payments
If you have Not yet filed your 2019 tax return -
The extension to pay the taxes owed is automatic if you have 2019 federal taxes owed. The taxes owed do not have to be paid until July 15, 2020
However, you still must file your 2019 tax return on or before April 15, 2020 to avoid the failure to file penalties.
When filing your 2019 tax return select the option to pay the 2019 tax with a check. Then continue and e-file your tax return.
Then on or before July 15, 2020 go to the IRS payment website and use Direct Pay to the pay the taxes owed - https://www.irs.gov/payments
