I've never owed so much that I had to pay in a payment plan . . . I figure my steps are: 1) file and 2) set up a payment plan . . . I did that - but why does it ask for a 1040-v??? Assuming I do things correctly can I still use the IRS web site to manage my payments?
Yes
You may pay online.
A voucher is simply a payment option.
But . . . WHY does it ask me for both? Should I ignore that fact? It doesn't make sense that it asked that - which is why I am asking this question.
TurboTax always prints a Payment Voucher when you owe tax. If you have requested a payment plan from the IRS, ignore the 1040-V.
You will get a letter from the IRS approving your Payment Plan.
Here's more info about the IRS Payment Plan.
SO . . . while I appreciate the reply, it is a tad late . . . I had to finish my taxes and so I already mailed the voucher with a check for a payment. I assume that it will be applied to my tax debt; and then I assume the IRS will send me a letter . . . perhaps I assume too much.