Why Do I Owe a Penalty and What Can I Do About It?
I sent a payment to the IRS. Why did I get a bill?

If you mailed a payment to the IRS on or before July 15, it may still be unopened in the backlog of mail the IRS is processing due to COVID-19. The IRS will process your payment with the date the IRS received it.

Do not cancel your check, and make sure funds are available for when the IRS processes your payment.

I haven’t sent a payment, but I need to. What are my options?

You may mail a check or money order to the IRS. However, to avoid processing delays while the IRS continues to process the backlog of mail, other payment options are available. For example, you may pay online from your bank account using Direct Pay or pay using your debit or credit card.

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