paid fed tax online but mailing return

[arqchicago]

Hi folks, my return is ready to be mailed tomorrow. I paid the tax due online using my irs account. Should I mail my return to irs' 
1)  "and you ARE NOT ENCLOSING A PAYMENT, then use this address ..."     
or 
2)  "and you ARE ENCLOSING A PAYMENT, then use this address ..."

[VolvoGirl]

You are NOT enclosing a payment.  Did you say you will mail a check on your return? Or did you enter your bank account for the IRS to debit your bank account?

[ee-ea · Accepted solution]

1)  "and you ARE NOT ENCLOSING A PAYMENT, then use this address ..."     

because there is no check in the envelope.

[arqchicago]

Sorry if this was not clear. I paid the taxes online using IRS' direct pay option (so electronic payment). But I am mailing my return. Since the payment was made electronically, I am NOT enclosing any payment (check, bank acct etc). Question is which of those two addresses should this type of return be mailed.

[VolvoGirl]

Seems pretty clear.  You are not enclosing a payment.  We understood your question.  

[dragonpilot38]

If you're using snail mail to send in your printed tax return, but you sent the balance due electronically, then you're NOT ENCLOSING PAYMENT.

By so indicating, they won't be looking for a check or money order, or whatever, when they open your envelope.