Can I e-file my federal return and pay taxes owed at a later date?
Menu Path: Final Steps > Step 3 - Submit Tax Return > Check Status/Print Tax Return
Yes. Your tax return won't be e-filed until you go to the Submit Return for Processing screen at the very end after the Electronic Signature (E-file PIN) screen and click the Send Tax Return button. Only the customer can do that.
If you would like to wait until later in the tax season to both file your return and pay your taxes, you may choose to do so. You can also choose to file your tax return now and wait to pay your tax amount due until April 15, 2026. Just be sure to not forget to pay by the April 15th payment deadline, or you will be subject to penalties and interest from the IRS.
After you e-file your tax return, the View Return Status and Print Your Copy screen will show all the options to pay your taxes due such as mailing in a check with a 1040-V or paying by credit card.
Yes. Your tax return won't be e-filed until you go to the Submit Return for Processing screen at the very end after the Electronic Signature (E-file PIN) screen and click the Send Tax Return button. Only the customer can do that.
If you would like to wait until later in the tax season to both file your return and pay your taxes, you may choose to do so. You can also choose to file your tax return now and wait to pay your tax amount due until April 15, 2026. Just be sure to not forget to pay by the April 15th payment deadline, or you will be subject to penalties and interest from the IRS.
After you e-file your tax return, the View Return Status and Print Your Copy screen will show all the options to pay your taxes due such as mailing in a check with a 1040-V or paying by credit card.
