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Returning Member
posted Jun 6, 2019 1:22:07 AM

I got an extension for filing. It says my federal tax is in progress. Sense i got an extension and have not files my taxes Does that mean my federal tax due got extended?

I seen that after i pay turbo tax i can pay my federal tax. But do i still have to pay my federal even though i never filed. I am super confused and no one seems to be able to answer if my federal due got extended sense i filed for an extension to file my taxes.

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Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 1:22:08 AM

Taxes owed cannot be extended, only the filing of the tax return can be extended for 6 months.

Any taxes owed on the federal 2018 tax return has to be paid on or before April 15, 2019 to avoid a failure to pay penalty.

Returning Member
Jun 6, 2019 1:22:09 AM

well how do i pay that or set up a payment plan because it wont let me pay it until i pay turbo taxes fee to file.

Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 1:22:11 AM

For federal taxes owed you are given several options on how to pay those taxes in the File section of the program in Step 2.  See this TurboTax support FAQ for paying federal taxes - <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901676-how-can-i-pay-my-federal-taxes">https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901676-how-can-i-pay-my-federal-taxes</a>

Or you can request an installment plan for federal taxes owed using this IRS website - <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/payments/online-payment-agreement-application">https://www.irs.gov/payments/online-payment-agreement-application</a>
If you do set up an installment plan then when you e-file the federal tax return choose the option to pay by check with a payment voucher and e-file your tax return.  Then do not mail a check.

Returning Member
Jun 6, 2019 1:22:13 AM

well i dont have the money to file my taxes so do i need to file before i can pay my federal tax i owe?

Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 1:22:14 AM

Yes, you have to file the tax return on or before April 15 so you will avoid the failure to file penalty

Returning Member
Jun 6, 2019 1:22:16 AM

hope you are still available. i got locked out of the irs website because i accidently gave the wrong agress to identify me for 24 hours. how do i pay my federal tax on turbo tax without filing?

Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 1:22:17 AM

You can use the IRS payment website and Direct Pay for 2018 federal taxes owed - <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/payments">https://www.irs.gov/payments</a>

Returning Member
Jun 6, 2019 1:22:19 AM

yes but i got locked out for 24 hours and obviously if not paid today i get penalized so any way to do it on turbo tax without filing my taxes before hand.

Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 1:22:20 AM

If you cannot access the IRS payment website for Direct Pay (not an installment), then just select to pay the federal taxes owed with a check and the payment voucher, Form 1040-V.  Mail the payment with the voucher today in one envelope and the tax return in another envelope.