I thought the standard deduction for two this year was $24,000. Did this not go into effect for 2017 taxes?

[doodlebug1935]

How do I pay the 668.  Can only write a check.

[doodlebug1935]

Are you going to send me the forms so I can put my check with them?

[SweetieJean]

You can pay the IRS directly here:
<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/payments/direct-pay">https://www.irs.gov/payments/direct-pay</a>

[bluedeb]

You can get the 1040-V payment voucher at the following link to mail in with your check
<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040v.pdf">https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040v.pdf</a>

[WillK · Accepted solution]

The new tax law increasing standard deduction does not take effect until 1/1/2018. For the taxes that you are filing now for 2017 will have the 2017 standard deduction rate. 

To pay your balance due, you will be able to print off a payment voucher and mail it in with your payment. Checks are an acceptable form to pay your balance due. 

Make sure your payment is made on or before 4/17/2018