You can pay your federal taxes in several ways, primarily online, by phone, by mail, or in person:

Online Payment Options

• IRS Direct Pay : Pay directly from your checking or savings account for free without registration. You verify your identity with personal info from your prior tax return. You can schedule payments up to 365 days in advance and modify or cancel payments up to two days before processing

• Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) : A free service requiring enrollment that allows scheduling payments up to a year ahead, viewing payment history, and paying 24/7 online or by phone. It supports all federal taxes, including business taxes

• Credit or Debit Card : Pay online through IRS-approved third-party processors for a convenience fee. This can be done via IRS payment site or through tax software when e-filing

• IRS Online Account : If you have an IRS online account, you can make same-day payments from your bank account

Other Payment Methods

• By Phone : You can pay by credit or debit card by calling IRS-approved payment processors (fees apply)

• By Mail : Send a check or money order payable to "United States Treasury" with your Social Security number, name, address, and daytime phone number on the check. Include Form 1040-V if applicable and mail it to the correct IRS address

• In Person with Cash : Pay at retail partners authorized by the IRS; instructions are available on IRS.gov

Where to Pay

• For online payments, visit the IRS payments page at irs.gov/payments , IRS Direct Pay at irs.gov/directpay , or EFTPS at eftps.gov

• For mailing payments, check IRS.gov for the correct mailing address based on your location and payment type

In summary, the IRS encourages using online payment methods like Direct Pay or EFTPS for convenience and security, but you can also pay by mail, phone, or in person depending on your preference