IRS Payment Processing Delays: What taxpayers need to know
IRS Payment Processing Delays: What Taxpayers Should Know
The IRS has acknowledged a delay in processing some electronic tax payments, which may result in taxpayers receiving balance-due notices—even when payments were made on time.
This issue primarily affects those who electronically paid the full amount due from their tax return. In many cases, the IRS received the payment, but it has not yet posted it to the taxpayer’s account. A manual entry process is being developed to override the system errors.
If you paid your taxes on time and received a balance-due notice, there is no need to call the IRS right away. The IRS advises to wait until after July 15, 2025 to take further action. Any penalties or interest that the IRS added in error will be adjusted once your payment is correctly applied.
As a tax attorney, I regularly monitor clients’ IRS tax transcripts for discrepancies like this—often catching issues before a notice (or AUDIT) is even sent to the taxpayer.
While this situation is widespread and temporary, it highlights the value of proactive tax account monitoring to avoid unnecessary stress and escalation.
If you’re concerned about notices or want peace of mind year-round, consider setting up IRS account monitoring through a trusted tax professional.
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