Can I pay the balance I owe to the IRS for 2021 before I file my 2021 1040 return

attykss1 · ‎April 5, 2022

I made a payment using IRS Direct Pay but selected the box "balance due" rather than "extension"

FangxiaL · ‎April 5, 2022

Yes, you can. But most people wait till they file and pay the balance due if any. As long as you made a payment for tax year 2021, it will be credited to your 2021 balance due when you file your tax return.

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FangxiaL · ‎April 5, 2022

Yes, you can. But most people wait till they file and pay the balance due if any. As long as you made a payment for tax year 2021, it will be credited to your 2021 balance due when you file your tax return.

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Can I pay the balance I owe to the IRS for 2021 before I file my 2021 1040 return