Those four vouchers that printed out with your tax return were not for paying your 2024 tax due. Those were 1040ES vouchers to use to pay estimated tax for tax year 2025 -- to help you avoid an underpayment penalty or a big tax bill next year when you file your 2025 tax return. You are not required to use those 1040ES vouchers or make estimated payments, but if you expect to owe at least $1000 for 2025, making payments helps you to avoid owing so much at tax time next year. Using them is optional.
BUT----those were in no way to be used as a "payment plan" to pay what you owed for 2024, which is why you are getting a letter from the IRS now.
You could have applied for a payment plan for your 2024 tax due by doing that with the IRS
To apply for a payment plan with the IRS
Apply Online for a Payment Plan
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