IRS.gov shows both direct payment and efile duplicate pending payments. Should I be worried about a double payment?

[pomisaregreat]

How do I ensure double payment not processed by IRS?

[CatinaT1]

Call IRS e-file Payment Services 24/7 at 1-888-353-4537 to inquire about your payment.

[pomisaregreat]

Already contacted irs. They said to call bank and place stop payment on direct pay, that I never authorized. How does this happen?

[CatinaT1]

The IRS/States is currently processing a high volume of e-filed returns, so it can take several days for your payments to go through. 

The IRS/States may debit the payment after the deadline. Also, it can take the banks another few days to post the debit to your account.

As long as you filed you return or extension on or before April 15, 2026, and you selected April 15, 2026, or earlier as your payment date, you won't get penalized for late payment.

If you don't see the debit in your bank account 7–10 days after their return has been accepted,  call the IRS e-file Payment Services at 888-353-4537 or contact your state tax agency.

How do I contact my state Department of Revenue?