Why does the direct debit date have to be one day after the date you file? Is it impossible to file electronically on tax day without penalty this way?

jmost1000 · ‎June 1, 2019

jmost1000 · ‎June 1, 2019

So if filing today, I should set Payment Date as April 15, and Direct Debit date as April 16? It indicates that would be penalized.

TaxGuyBill · ‎June 1, 2019

Yes, it would be penalized. It is a 'bug' in the program.

SteamTrain · ‎June 1, 2019

That started around ~ 5PM Pacific time (far as I can tell).....They are working on it...for the moment, the only way would be to indicate you will pay by check...then efile...then go to the Federal and State's own web e-payment sites to arrange each debit.

They thought it might just be folks filing from Europe (after midnight)...but we're a bit skeptical about that.

____________*Answers are correct to the best of my knowledge when posted, but should not be considered to be legal or official tax advice.*

Vanessa · ‎June 1, 2019

This is a known issue, they are working on currently.

In the meantime, if you need to pay your federal taxes due you can go to the IRS website directly. You will just need to select pay by check for your filing method. You will get a voucher in your return, but do not pay the voucher if you are using the IRS website.

https://directpay.irs.gov/directpay/payment?execution=e1s1

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Why does the direct debit date have to be one day after the date you file? Is it impossible to file electronically on tax day without penalty this way?