If I e-file and the return is not accepted by Apri 17th but I am paying via Credit Card, what happens?

Question

I gather I am safe because TurboTax's website says that if you are using direct debit then the payment is taken out until your return is accepted, I gather its the same for credit card payments. Further, I would hope that TurboTax would have taken this into consideration if the tax paid via this method was due then it would pay the currently estimated amount. Any insight?

Answer 1

If your return was transmitted near the deadline and is rejected by the IRS, you have NOT filed a return and have NOT paid your taxes. If it's been rejected, play it safe and file a paper return and send it Certified Mail by tomorrow.