I want to e-file on 4/15 No later than April 15, 2019 to avoid penalties. I choose April 15th and it will not accept that date. How do I E-pay without paying late?

[ttuser02d]

I have the same problem!  If we directly pay at IRS site, will they take both Federal and State payments?

[Bridget2]

The other reason this could be happening is because the debit withdrawal date will be 4/16 because banks have a cutoff time at 3pm, but the tax return will still be filed on time if filed by 11:59pm on 4/15/19. You can only pay Fed on the IRS site.

[deh_clmbr]

So if I choose 4/16 and the withdrawal is on that date will there be a penalty?  It is not letting me choose 4/15 but it says in the rules that it cant be after 4/15 to avoid penalties?

[WeronikaS]

The other option you have is here https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4766563-why-am-i-unable-to-select-4-15-19-for-my-direct-debit-paym...

[Bridget2]

The other reason this could be happening is because the debit withdrawal date will be 4/16 because banks have a cutoff time at 3pm, but the tax return will still be filed on time if filed by 11:59pm on 4/15/19. 

[deh_clmbr]

If we make the payment directly, when do I file or do I need to file an extension?

[WeronikaS]

You can still file today using TurboTax, but select check as a payment method.

[cruzm408]

Thank you.  I ended up filing an extension but paying for the tax directly on the federal site.

[Bridget2]

This is a known issue they are looking into currently.

You can go to the IRS website and make a payment there. https://directpay.irs.gov/directpay/payment?execution=e1s1

[ttuser02d]

If we make the payment directly, when do I file or do I need to file an extension?