On Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:07:49 EDT, "D. Stussy"
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> >> This year I owe the IRS money for the first time in many
> >> years. ?I plan to e-file. ?If I decide to have the IRS
> >> withdraw the funds from ?my checking account, can I e-file
> >> as late as April 15, or do I have to e-file a few days
> >> earlier so they can process the withdrawal on April 15?
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> >> If I decide to pay by check instead of automatic withdrawal,
> >> does that allow me to file on April 15, or do I still need a
> >> day or so for the return to be transmitted to the IRS by my
> >> third-party provider?
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> >No reason not to e-file now. ?Just schedule the payment for the date you > >choose. >
> I'm not quite ready. ?I normally do my own personal taxes,
> but have my accountant prepare the tax returns for my
> one-employee C-Corp. ?This year was a bit more complex than
> normal, so I asked my accountant to look over my personal
> tax return also, and I have not yet heard back from him.
So, file for a six-month extension, and pay your best estimate with the extension. You can then e-file your return until October 15, 2009. It's not a big deal.