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Why is my federal return broken up into payments of $289

The original owed amount was I think $850 to federal, but the broken up payments are more then the total. Can I not send it in one lump sum? Did I not file correctly?
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Why is my federal return broken up into payments of $289

Those are 2017 estimated tax vouchers (not for the 2016 tax year). 

When you owe money one year, IRS suggests that you mail in quarterly estimated payments for the coming year, so that you don't owe again the next year.  They are optional. 

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Why is my federal return broken up into payments of $289

Those are 2017 estimated tax vouchers (not for the 2016 tax year). 

When you owe money one year, IRS suggests that you mail in quarterly estimated payments for the coming year, so that you don't owe again the next year.  They are optional. 

♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥Lisa♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪

Why is my federal return broken up into payments of $289

Those are 1040ES estimates as answered above.  You need the 1040V voucher.  Look for a 1040V.  Or did you put in your bank account info for the IRS to directly debit your account?
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