IRS Tax Payment Processing Delays

Due to Covid-19 and high volume, IRS is taking longer to process all mailed in tax return related correspondence. If you paid tax payments by check using TaxCaddy, then you may experience a delay in your tax payments mail being processed by the IRS.

Click here to visit IRS website to learn more about the delay.

We recommend paying tax payment check(s) via Certified Mail. You can then use the tracking number to track the progress of your mail delivery. The tracking number will be available in TaxCaddy within 1 business day. Tax payments check is delivered within 2-5 business days. IRS may take up to 3 weeks to process your check after it has been delivered. To check your tax payment status, you can either create an account at IRS's website or call IRS e-file Payment Services at 1-888-353-4537.

Click here to learn more about creating an account with the IRS.

FAQ

When will funds be deducted from my account?

TaxCaddy mails a paper check to the taxing authority in 1 business day. Delivery may take 2-5 business days. IRS may take up to 3 weeks to process your check after it has been delivered.

Will my tax payment(s) be marked as late if they are not deducted by the deadline?

IRS considers the postmark date as the payment date rather than the date on which the tax payment is processed. TaxCaddy mails your paper check within 1 business day after you submit the payment details. If you submitted your tax payment details before the deadline then you will not be fined.

When is the paper check mailed to the taxing authority?

TaxCaddy mails your paper check in 1 business day from the day you submitted it online.