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April 12, 2025
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first electornic filed return rejected; fixed return demanded more tax due; already sent a check for lower amount. what do I do

  • April 12, 2025
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i sent a check with the amount do on first return; when i fixed error that prompted rejection, it added #2400 to amount due. How do I pay that? Or do I wait for them to catch the shortfall and contact me

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    CatinaT1
    April 14, 2025

    I would send a check for the additional amount due.

     

    It might be easiest to set up an account with them.

     

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    April 14, 2025

    Thanks. That's what I did; sent in a second 1040 V and another check...with an explanation. they ought to be able to match with original return.