https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/irs-returned-my-payment-for-amended-tax-return/01/3080835#M716783 <P>I found out that I made some excess Roth IRA contributions for 2021 tax year, and made an amended tax return to pay the penalty with IRS Directpay confirmation number; however I got a letter from IRS about receipt of the amended tax return with the cheque from IRS with the same penalty amount. Anyone know why the IRS would return the penalty amount?</P> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:50:51 GMT rewashp 2026-02-24T06:50:51Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/irs-returned-my-payment-for-amended-tax-return/01/3080835#M716783 <P>I found out that I made some excess Roth IRA contributions for 2021 tax year, and made an amended tax return to pay the penalty with IRS Directpay confirmation number; however I got a letter from IRS about receipt of the amended tax return with the cheque from IRS with the same penalty amount. Anyone know why the IRS would return the penalty amount?</P> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:50:51 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/irs-returned-my-payment-for-amended-tax-return/01/3080835#M716783 rewashp 2026-02-24T06:50:51Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/re-irs-returned-my-payment-for-amended-tax-return/01/3080961#M716798 <P>The instructions for 1040-X will tell you to ignore penalties.</P><P>If there is a penalty the IRS will calculate it and send you a bill.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P><a href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/5259490">@rewashp</a>&nbsp;</P> Sat, 29 Jul 2023 07:11:42 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/re-irs-returned-my-payment-for-amended-tax-return/01/3080961#M716798 fanfare 2023-07-29T07:11:42Z