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It is 4/15/2019, why can't I use the Direct Debit Date of today for paying my balance due? If I put the 4/16/2019 date, won't I be charged interest/penalties?

ertrqueen — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 00:29:40 GMT

I am in the US, it is 7:30p CDT, and my computer time is...

ertrqueen — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 00:29:41 GMT

I am in the US, it is 7:30p CDT, and my computer time is correct.

Hmmm! I see some other users are reporting similar proble...

JuttaS — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 00:29:43 GMT

Hmmm! I see some other users are reporting similar problems - hope it's not an 11th hour bug. Are you trying to pay the IRS? If so, you can forego the payment process in TurboTax and pay directly at their website? <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/payments">https://www.irs.gov/payments</a> (Choose Direct Pay for direct debit). I've used it before, works like a charm.

So I submit my returns as normal, but say I'm mailing in...

ertrqueen — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 00:29:45 GMT

So I submit my returns as normal, but say I'm mailing in a check, and then pay online at the IRS site using Direct Debit from my bank account?

Yes, correct (even though you won't be sending a check)....

JuttaS — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 00:29:47 GMT

Yes, correct (even though you won't be sending a check). Unfortunately there's no option "I'll pay the IRS directly online" but the check one will do. Ignore the instructions to print the 1040-V etc.

by the way, we are investigating this as a bug

JuttaS — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 00:29:50 GMT

by the way, we are investigating this as a bug

OK - thanks so much!! Way better than having to pay credi...

ertrqueen — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 00:29:51 GMT

OK - thanks so much!! Way better than having to pay credit card fees or drive to the post office with the check, although I'd rather just do it all in one step. I really appreciate the fast response. Does it make any sense to wait a bit to see if the bug gets fixed?

I wouldn't - but I'm the type that just likes to get thin...

JuttaS — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 00:29:53 GMT

I wouldn't - but I'm the type that just likes to get things done so I can move onto more important things (like dinner!) Plus even if it does get fixed in time, what if something else happens like your device freezes or the internet goes down?

That worked perfectly - THANK YOU!

ertrqueen — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 00:29:54 GMT

That worked perfectly - THANK YOU!

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4766237-turbotax-not-allowing-to-make-payment-with-today-s-date-to-irs-what-to-do">https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4766237-turbotax-not-allowing-to-make-payment-with-today-s-date-to-irs-what-to-do</a>

The TT site actually says the payment date needs to be on...

donald-carter — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 00:29:58 GMT

The TT site actually says the payment date needs to be one day later than the filing date. Is 4/16 acceptable if filing on 4/15/? I assume it is since it usually takes few days to process.

If you're outside the U.S. and it's already 4/16, set you...

JuttaS — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 00:29:59 GMT

If you're outside the U.S. and it's already 4/16, set your computer's clock to a US time zone that's before midnight on 4/15 and you should be able to select 4/15.

Otherwise, to pay your IRS taxes on time, select "I will pay by check" (ignore the check payment instructions that follow) and then go to the IRS webpage https://www.irs.gov/payments to pay online.

(revised instructions 4/15/19 at 7:29 PM Mountain)

But then it is late, right?

SweetieJean — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 00:30:01 GMT

But then it is late, right?

If you can't put in the 4/15/2019 date on the Direct Debi...

ertrqueen — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 00:30:02 GMT

If you can't put in the 4/15/2019 date on the Direct Debit page, follow the advice from TurboTaxJutta to submit via the IRS website - it worked great for me!

Which option of payment did you pick when e-filing?

kranthimalreddy — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 00:30:04 GMT

Which option of payment did you pick when e-filing?

pay by check - and then ignore the check-payment instruct...

JuttaS — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 00:30:05 GMT

pay by check - and then ignore the check-payment instructions. It's just to get past that page.