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You selected ACH debit for your balance on Form 1040
🔍 You selected ACH debit for your balance on Form 1040
This article explains the error message and how to fix it.
❌ Error
You selected ACH debit for your balance on Form 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ, but you did not check the box on the ACH debit form to pay your tax. (259) SureFire
📊 Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Review Form 1040 page 2
Use this when you need to change the Electronic Filing Only answers.
Go to Form 1040 page 2.
Step 2: Scroll to Electronic Filing Only
Use this to locate the setting that controls your payment method.
Scroll down to Electronic Filling Only.
Step 3: Answer "no"
Use this to correct the ACH debit selection.
Answer no.
✅ Why This Happens
It's because your filing estimated payments only.
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