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Thanks for your response Dawn. I could see the filing instructions and verified the information are correct and the date is marked as 4/14/26. I used to do direct pay in IRS website and have seen money being detected exactly on the date or the next day. This is the first time I did via TurboTax. Since today is the deadline I'm bit concerned about the penalties if the money hasn't been detected.

Take a look at your 1116 form to see what your foreign income to total income ratio looks like and what limitations are on your form.  To print or view  your forms, including all worksheets: In desktop, switch to Forms Mode.  For online: On the left side, select  Tax Tools Select Print center Select Print, save or preview this year's return If you have not paid, select pay now. If you need extra time, filing an extension by April 15, 2026, moves your submission deadline to October 15.  See if you need to file a state extension Any taxes owed are still due in full by the original April 15 date.  Pay through either Direct Pay or your individual online account. To set up a payment plan, see Find details on payment plan types

The first page of your tax return PDF is the Filing instructions - that page will show the account and amount you have scheduled.   It normally takes the IRS a few days to take the  payment, but it is effective the date you scheduled it.     See the IRS FAQ page 

A US address, 5 digit zip code is best. You may need to logout  Clear cache and cookies, Sign in using a different browser. If you need extra time, filing an extension by April 15, 2026, moves your submission deadline to October 15.  See if you need to file a state extension Any taxes owed are still due in full by the original April 15 date.  Pay through either Direct Pay or your individual online account. To set up a payment plan, see Find details on payment plan types

If you had over $500 in non-cash donations, Form 8283 is now required.  TurboTax prepares it for you automatically.  Here's more info on Form 8283.  If you're claiming the Standard Deduction, Form 8283 is not included.   @ALBER71 

The first page of your tax return PDF is the Filing instructions - that page will show the account and amount you have scheduled.   It normally takes the IRS a few days to take the  payment, but it is effective the date you scheduled it.  

Federal deductions and credits. Look for estimated payments   If you need extra time, filing an extension by April 15, 2026, moves your submission deadline to October 15.  See if you need to file a state extension Any taxes owed are still due in full by the original April 15 date.  Pay through either Direct Pay or your individual online account. To set up a payment plan, see Find details on payment plan types

If you had custody of the kids, you claim them. You have a couple options: Fill out an identity protection pin with the IRS so you can claim the kids and file your return. Each year, a new pin is issued and only the owner of the pin can claim the kid. Mail in your tax return with a letter explaining why you can claim the kids. For tonight, go ahead and file an extension. If you need extra time, filing an extension by April 15, 2026, moves your submission deadline to October 15.  See if you need to file a state extension Any taxes owed are still due in full by the original April 15 date.  Pay through either Direct Pay or your individual online account. To set up a payment plan, see Find details on payment plan types

Go back through the filing steps.   You may need to use zero.  Look over the FAQ below and see if anything applies; there are a few situations where you may need to use a different amount.      How do I find last year's AGI?

IRS rejection code FPYMT-072-01 occurs when the Requested Payment Date for an electronic tax payment is scheduled for a date after the tax return's due date.   You can tell TurboTax you will mail a check and then pay at the IRS pay site to resolve the error.