I owe the state money and I plan to send a check. they asked me to print a form and it wouldn’t print. Any idea what for it might be?

pamelagayler — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:47:21 GMT

Re: I owe the state money and I plan to send a check. they asked me to print a form and it wouldn’t print. Any idea what for it might be?

SteamTrain — Sun, 21 Jan 2024 14:52:01 GMT

The form they want you to print is called a "Voucher"

The form specifically identifies you as the payer...and the amount you are paying.....usually in a computer readable format that aids processing.....AND..what tax year the payment is to be applied to. Simply sending a check doesn't do that.

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Go to your state's tax website....they usually have downloadable voucher forms there that you can fill out to include with your check.....ALSO...most state tax websites have an electronic payment link where you can arrange a direct-debit from your account instead of sending a check.

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If you are e-filing your state tax forms....DO NOT SEND a payment until your state tax file has been "Accepted". Not just sent, not just pending, but "Accepted". And that doesn't happen until sometime after the IRS accepts the Federal e-file. Why?? if an e-file is rejected...then any change you make to correct the problem could also change what you owe.

Re: I owe the state money and I plan to send a check. they asked me to print a form and it wouldn’t print. Any idea what for it might be?

Pamelagayle — Sun, 21 Jan 2024 13:35:32 GMT

Thank you so much!! I will hold off and do exactly what you have suggested! I do appreciate your thorough response!

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I owe the state money and I plan to send a check. they asked me to print a form and it wouldn’t print. Any idea what for it might be?

Re: I owe the state money and I plan to send a check. they asked me to print a form and it wouldn’t print. Any idea what for it might be?

Re: I owe the state money and I plan to send a check. they asked me to print a form and it wouldn’t print. Any idea what for it might be?