Ok, who got a notice from the IRS after paying their 2290???

I almost never try to deal with the IRS over the phone. Whenever they want something from me, I get their paperwork in the mail. So I figure that's the most efficient way for them to handle things.

 

YEP! Happened to several of my friends this year, not me (I pay with a check the old fashioned way, I like a paper trail) but at least 5 others that I know of.

 

What site did they use?

 

Did you make the actual payment via the web vendor you filed with? Or did you make the tax payment separately using the EFTPS.gov system? If the former, it could be a problem with whatever method the vendor you used transmits payments. If the latter, I guess my letter just hasn't come yet LOL. I used expresstrucktax.com. Paid them directly for the e-file, then went to EFTPS.gov and paid the tax.

For anyone not familiar, EFTPS.gov is the official US Treasury payment site. You do need to not wait for the last minute to set it up. Once you register, they will send your pin via US Mail. Once it's set up you can pay any Federal taxes there, including 2290.

 

I paid mine by mail, check cleared, but still waiting for my stamped copy back so that I can renew my plates before the 30th of Sept.

 

I've had a couple of paper audits the last four years. I found that dealing with them over the phone is useless.

A letter writing campaign is the best option and hiring a lawyer or CPA at $200 an hour isn't always necessary either. I've resolved both audits (with no extra payments due as they were demanding) just by piling on and sending in as must of a paper trail and information as I could.

bullhaulerswife asked "what else will they come up with to waste our time?" Just wait until the Health Care Initiative (ObamaCare) goes into full swing

 

You have not seen any audits until you dealt with the IRS back in the 80's when they performed a TCMP audit on a business.

Taxpayer compliance measurement program.

 

I always pay my 2290 in person at my local IRS office where I can get a stamped copy for my records. I find that it is best to have a good paper trail with them.