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Apr 16, 2013, 8:45 am

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DCBob

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Quote:

Originally Posted by shoreline

you should be fine.

under $2k needs the pre authorization number (on the internet or over the phone) and over $2k need the approval over the phone (I think) that takes a few days.

so just it appears it would take less time if you wrote them for under $2k.

the money is withdrawn immediately and the pre authorization code is given online for anything under $2k.

easy process.

What you didn't cover is EXACTLY $2,000. It's not "under" or "over" $2,000. The answer is you don't need phone approval, just a pre-authorization number using the Internet. My DC estimated tax payment was $2K - exactly.