In an email to tax professionals on Friday, June 20, the IRS said it’s aware of a delay in processing some electronic payments and that some taxpayers are receiving IRS notices indicating a balance due even though payments were made on time.
“Taxpayers who paid tax reported due on their tax return electronically may see payments on their accounts as pending, although the IRS has received payment through their banking institution,” the email said.
Taxpayers who receive a notice but had already paid the tax they owed in full and on time, electronically, do not need to respond to the notice at this time. The IRS will automatically adjust any associated penalties and interest due to these delays.