RECIEVED A BILL FROM THE IRS FOR BALANCE DUE ON 2020 TAXES

[JJD753]

Like many of you we have rec'd  calls today because of estimated payments not being taken out. But we just rec'd one because a client rec'd a bill for 2020 taxes that were due on 4/15. Not only that, but they're charging interest of 96 cents if paid by 5/10. He is set up for an electronic withdrawal on 5/17. What is going on at the irs?

[dkh]

I'm blaming Russia.  

[IRonMaN]

I'm blaming Liechtenstein. 

[dkh]

Did you watch Jeopardy last night?  

[IRonMaN]

No, but Liechtenstein does show up in a Google search for obscure countries.

[Just-Lisa-Now-]

sounds like their computers aren't updated for the new due date and are just sending notices out as if this were any other year.

[dkh]

Problem with that - some clients will be hard to convince it is an IRS issue not a preparer issue                                                   potentially resulting in loss of a client next year

                             - some clients will pay the bill without discussing with the preparer first

[BobKamman]

Exactly the kind of client we'd like to lose.