ToddL99
Expert Alumni

State tax filing

If you chose to make your MA state tax payment by direct bank debit, then don't do anything - they will eventually process your payment.

 

The IRS and the states cannot debit your bank account any earlier than you authorized when filing, but they can wait as long as they want after that date.

 

Presently, the IRS and the states are way behind in processing returns and issuing refunds because of ongoing changes in the tax code. It is reasonable to believe the same delays are occurring in payment processing.