will a return filed today supercede a return from last week

[michaelmars]

a clients return got filed with a balance due and automatic withdrawal set for 4/15.  The client wanted an installment agreement file with the return.  I know I can have the client empty the account before 4/15 but was wondering if there is anyother way to supercede the return since its way before 4/15.

[Abby Normal]

Your only hope is to call the IRS payments department... but I'd drain (or even close) the account just in case.

[Jack from Ohio]

Bouncing an agreed payment will only trigger fees and interest.  I would not recommend that course of action.  This should have been thought out and discussed BEFORE filing the return.

[BHoffman]

[Max W]

I will absolutely not file a return with direct withdrawal.  I do not want to be responsible for some screwup, or clients changing their mind.

When clients have a balance due, they are always informed of how to pay on line at irs.gov.  It is fast, simple and they get written confirmation.

[jasdlm]

I have been using the same approach as Max W.  The ONE time I did electronic withdrawal, the IRS withdrew the money twice (no mistake on the return; just an IRS debit error).  I called (hold, hold, hold) and although they acknowledged the error, it took 8 weeks for the money to be returned.  It was a substantial sum of money, and having it withdrawn twice and then being without the additional funds for 2 months was a hardship for the client.  I will not do that again.

[michaelmars]

7 hours ago, Jack from Ohio said:

Bouncing an agreed payment will only trigger fees and interest.  I would not recommend that course of action.  This should have been thought out and discussed BEFORE filing the return.

OBVIOUSLY, and it was, that's why I am trying to stop the payment, we will be liable for the bounced penalties.  this was a miscommunication between the preparer and the reviewer [me].