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IRS Payment Delays After Tax Season: Key Steps and Guidance

Now that tax season has ended, many taxpayers are checking their bank accounts and wondering why their IRS payment has not yet been withdrawn. If you scheduled an electronic payment with your tax return or extension, a short delay can be normal—especially after the busy April filing deadline.

Here are some important steps to take if your payment has not yet processed:

1. Allow Time for Processing

During peak filing periods, it may take 7 to 10 days for an IRS payment to appear in your bank account. High payment volume around the filing deadline can cause delays.

2. Check Your IRS Online Account

You can review your payment activity through your IRS online account to confirm whether your payment is:

  • Pending
  • Processed
  • Rejected

This is often the quickest way to verify the status of your payment.

3. If the Payment Failed, Act Quickly

If the payment was rejected or did not go through, it is important to submit payment as soon as possible. You can make a replacement payment using:

  • IRS Direct Pay
  • EFTPS
  • Debit or credit card payment options

Prompt payment helps reduce penalties and interest.

4. Understand Late Payment Penalties

If your tax return or extension was filed on time, but the payment did not process, the failure-to-pay penalty is generally 0.5% of the unpaid tax per month. This is significantly lower than the failure-to-file penalty, but it is still best to pay promptly to minimize additional charges.

5. Need Help? Contact the IRS

If your payment was scheduled for April 15 and has still not been processed, you may contact the IRS e-file Payment Services line at 888-353-4537.

We’re Here to Help

If you are unsure whether your payment was submitted properly or need assistance making a replacement payment, please contact our office. We are happy to help you navigate post-tax season questions and keep everything on track. Reach out to your service team for any questions!

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CHRISTINA IMPERIOLI

Supervisor, CPA

Christina Imperioli is a Supervisor at Accavallo & Company, LLC, where she specializes in the preparation and review of individual and business tax returns across a variety of industries. With a focus on accuracy, client service, and technical expertise, she plays a key role in helping clients navigate complex tax matters.

She began her career as a Staff Accountant at The Innovative CPA Group, quickly rising through the ranks to Senior Accountant and ultimately Supervisor, demonstrating a strong commitment to professional growth and leadership.

Christina is a Certified Public Accountant and an active member of both the Connecticut Society of CPAs (CTCPA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Financial Accounting from Western Connecticut State University.

Throughout her career, she has worked with clients in the real estate, construction, and retail sectors, bringing valuable insight and industry-specific knowledge to every engagement.

Outside of work, she enjoys traveling with her husband and son, spending time with her three dogs—two rescues named Cole and Indigo, and a Brussels Griffon named Louie—and exploring local bookstores. Christina is a passionate reader and podcast enthusiast, she often listens to new episodes during her daily commute.

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Sherri Fisher is a Tax Manager at Accavallo & Company, LLC.  Sherri has longstanding expertise in Trust and Estate Taxation, Eldercare, and Estate planning. Sherri appreciates the relationships she has built with estate planning attorneys and advisors, to provide a team approach to assisting her clients. Sherri also has seasoned experience in business and individual taxation and is partial to assisting start-ups in developing overall accounting and operating plans.

Prior to joining Accavallo & Company, LLC, Sherri was a manager in a large firm, servicing high net worth trust clients, business, and personal clients. She was also a Partner in a large bookkeeping firm, which specialized in cloud accounting systems for regional and national companies. Sherri led a team in assisting clients to organize their accounting systems.  She is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University with a B.S. degree in Accounting.    

Sherri’s experience includes working with companies and organizations in a variety of industries including:

  • Investment Trusts

  • DAPT and Family Investment Partnerships

  • Estate and Probate Administration

  • E-Commerce

  • Manufacturing

  • Construction

  • Real Estate Investment

  • Marketing and Service-based industries

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Sherri is an Intuit Advanced Pro Advisor, Intuit Future Firm Advisory Board member, member of the Valley WIN Network, and proudly served as past Connecticut Public School liaison for the Yale Tommy Fund for Childhood Cancer. Sherri enjoys time with her family, Cleveland sports, thrifting and gardening.