Note: IRS instructions for modifying payment methods are the same for individuals and businesses.
They do not allow the withdrawal date to be changed. They only cancel payments.
Direct Debit payments
- Taxpayer can call the IRS e-file Payment Services 24/7 at 1-888-353-4537 to inquire about or cancel a scheduled payment.
- Please wait 7 to 10 days after the return was accepted before calling.
- Cancellation requests must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. ET two business days prior to the scheduled payment date.
See https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4990.pdf
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).
- English: 1.800.555.4477
- En español (Spanish): 1.800.244.4829
- 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
- Call the EFTPS Tax Payment toll-free number (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week): 1.800.555.3453 2 Follow the voice prompts.
- Record the Cancellation EFT Acknowledgment Number received, and keep for your records.
Note: If you wish to cancel a scheduled payment, you must do so by 11:59 p.m. ET at least two business days before the scheduled date. For example, a payment scheduled for Monday cannot be canceled after 11:59 p.m. ET the previous Thursday.
