Can i file my taxes today and pay by april 2018 without a penalty

[dastalla]

I wish to file taxes in February and make payment to IRS in April. Is this possible?

[CarolynLO]

Yes, you definitely can file your taxes now and pay later.  You an choose at the end of the filing under the File section to Mail a check.  This will allow you to continue your tax return,.

Mail the check or money order to the IRS, along with Form 1040-V, postmarked by the April 17, 2018 tax filing deadline to avoid the late payment penalty.

The address to mail your payment will be on your Form 1040-V, or you can get it off the IRS 1040-V instructions (page 2)

 You can also make your payment online by visiting the following IRS.gov website visit www.irs.gov/Payments.

[bluedeb · Accepted solution]

To add:  You can also choose to pay by direct debit when you e-file to pay your taxes due, then you can pick a date you want the IRS to deduct the money from your account.  Just make sure it is on or before April 17, 2018, I would suggest you make it for a day or two ahead of that last day.

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