Direct Debit Federal Return 2023

[SeanBuffalo]

My client's direct debit payment did not occur on the date scheduled (yesterday) 4/15/2024. 

I checked my payment and it didn't come out either.  All the information appears correctly entered, and the "FinTransSummary" shows a direct debit with the date listed as 4/15/2024 to be debited.

Has anyone experienced this before? Will it be deducted in a few days, or is there a larger issue? Do I advise my clients with a balance due to pay directly?

[IRonMaN · Accepted solution]

It can take a few days to clear your bank account 

[SeanBuffalo]

Thank you!

[IRonMaN]

You betcha!

[abctax55]

D*mn.... my payments cleared today.  No 'float' for me ;-(

[BobKamman]

I'm getting at least a week's float by mailing my 4868 and check to a lockbox 1800 miles away.  

People were complaining about delayed direct debits this time last year, too.  Remember how Treasury couldn't send so many checks all at once, so some of the rebates were paid with debit cards?  The daily limits must work the other way, too.  

[Sarah Huang]

How to help clients to pay federal taxes and State taxes through ProConnect, please? 

[George4Tacks]

@Sarah Huang What type of help do you clients need? Loans? Delayed payments? Payment Plans? 

[George4Tacks]

Misc. Info/Direct Deposit > on the top of that area select Dir Dep/Elec Pymt 

[Sarah Huang]

Thank you so much George! I found it. It's little too late this time because the return has e-filed. I had to make the payment via IRS website. But I will know what to do next time. 

There is so much to learn. I wish there is easier way to learn. 

Have a great day!

Sarah

[George4Tacks]

@Sarah Huang Hopefully you also learned from this thread that the default payment date is the due date for the tax return. You can select an earlier date. 

[Sarah Huang]

Yes, George! Your mentor is really appreciative! I love that. As a new user of ProConnect and a new Enrolled Agent who is trying to start a business, your support means a lot to me! 

Thank you so much again George!

Sarah

[George4Tacks]

FYI - I became an Enrolled Agent in 1972. Best of luck too you and feel free to use the little envelope in the top right to message me directly anytime you wish. 

[abctax55]

Sarah, this community is great at helping out newbies ( 'cuz we all were at some stage 😉)

Don't ever spin your wheels, ask away here - altho there aren't as many PTO users.

And we *really* appreciate your attitude.  Too many times there isn't a 'thank you'.

What state do you practice in?

[Sarah Huang]

Thank you George! I don't even know how to post a new message in this community.

[Sarah Huang]

Hi abctax55,

Thank you for your encouragement and so good to know this community is helping newbies, just like me. All the help is really appreciated! I am in Phoenix Arizona.