I attempted to e-file twice after choosing the checking account direct debit option for amount owed. The IRS rejected my return twice after I confirmed 2021's AGI and checked the taxpayer PINS. I've printed the return and am ready to mail after the appropriate signatures. However, the Amount You Owe line shows the bank routing number and checking account number XXXXXX'd out. Does that mean I must send a paper check along with the paper return or are the bank numbers XXXXXX'd out for privacy concerns? I don't want to pay the IRS twice then wait for a refund for overpayment. Thank you!
