To pay your federal taxes online, you have several secure and convenient options provided by the IRS:

1. IRS Direct Pay

• Pay directly from your checking or savings account with no fees.
• No registration required, but you must verify your identity using prior tax return details.
• You can schedule payments up to 365 days in advance and modify or cancel payments up to two business days before processing.
• Available Monday through Saturday (midnight to 11:45 p.m. EST) and Sunday (7 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. EST).
• Suitable for tax bills, estimated taxes, installment agreements, amended returns, and extensions

2. Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS)

• Free service for individuals and businesses.
• Requires enrollment, which takes about five business days to receive a PIN by mail.
• Allows scheduling payments up to a year in advance.
• Available 24/7 for online or phone payments.
• Provides access to payment history and customer support.
• Useful for all federal tax types, including business taxes

3. Credit or Debit Card Payments

• Pay online, by phone, or mobile device through IRS-approved service providers.
• Convenience fees apply, charged by the payment processors (not IRS).
• Can be used for immediate payments

4. IRS Online Account

• Create or log in to your IRS Online Account to view your balance, payment history, and schedule payments.
• Allows scheduling payments up to 365 days in advance from your bank account

Additional Options

• Online Payment Agreement: Apply for a payment plan if you cannot pay in full (eligibility limits apply).
• Pay with Cash: At retail partners after verifying online.
• Check or Money Order: Mail payable to the United States Treasury to the correct IRS address

Summary of Steps to Pay Online

1. Visit IRS.gov/payments or IRS Direct Pay (irs.gov/directpay).
2. Choose your payment method (Direct Pay, EFTPS, credit/debit card).
3. Provide required information (Social Security number, tax year, payment amount).
4. Confirm and submit your payment.
5. Keep confirmation for your records.

These options ensure your federal tax payment is secure, fast, and convenient