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How do I cancel an IRS direct debit payment submitted with a SureFirereturn? - To learn how to cancel an IRS direct debit payment submitted with the tax return in SureFire

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📌 Direct Debit

Use this when you need to inquire about or cancel a scheduled payment submitted as a Direct Debit.

Step 1: Call the IRS E-file Payment Services

Taxpayer can call the IRS e-file Payment Services 24/7 at 1-888-353-4537 to inquire about or cancel a scheduled payment.

Step 2: Follow the timing rules

• Wait 7 to 10 days after the return was accepted before calling.
• Make sure your cancellation request is received no later than 11:59 p.m. ET two business days prior to the scheduled payment date.

📋 EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System)

Use this when your payment was made through EFTPS and you need to cancel it.

See https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4990.pdf

Step 1: Gather the information you will need

To cancel a payment, taxpayer will need the following:

• Taxpayer’s EIN (for businesses) or SSN (for individuals)
• PIN
• Tax form number
• The last eight digits of the EFT Acknowledgment Number for the payment to cancel (this was the confirmation received when the payment was scheduled).

Step 2: If you do not have the last eight digits

If you do not have the last eight digits of the EFT Acknowledgment Number, please call EFTPS Customer Service.

• English: 1.800.555.4477
• En espaol (Spanish): 1.800.244.4829

Step 3: Cancel online (EFTPS)

Online

• Log in and select Payments.
• Select Cancel a Payment and follow the process.
• Record the Cancellation EFT Acknowledgment Number you receive, and keep for your records.

Step 4: Cancel by phone (EFTPS)

Phone:

• Call the EFTPS Tax Payment toll-free number (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week): 1.800.555.3453
• Follow the voice prompts.
• Record the Cancellation EFT Acknowledgment Number received, and keep for your records.

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