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SureFire Diagnostic Error: You selected ACH debit for your balance on Form 1040 but you did not check the box on the ACH debit form to pay your tax. (259) - SureFire Diagnostic Error:You selected ACH debit for your balance on Form 1040 but you did not check the box on the ACH debit form to pay you

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📊 Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Open the ACH 1040/ES Form

Use this when you need to access the ACH debit options for the taxpayer’s payment.

Go to Form ACH 1040/ES Form.

Step 2: Check the correct box at the top of the form

Use this when you selected ACH debit on Form 1040 but the ACH debit form was not marked to pay.

Check 1 box at the top of the form pertaining to the type of direct debit payment the Taxpayer is trying to pay for.

Step 3: Confirm why the form was activated

Use this to verify the trigger question that caused the ACH debit form to appear.

This Form is activated because of the question answered on Form 1040 Page 2: Do you want your balance due withdrawn from your checking or savings account by an electronic funds transfer If "Yes"

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