Payment Options - Ways To Make a Payment |
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Payments can be made by credit card, electronic funds transfer, check, money order, cashier’s check, or cash.
Electronic payment options are convenient, safe and secure methods for paying taxes. Taxpayers can authorize an electronic funds withdrawal, use a credit card, or enroll in the U.S. Treasury’s Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS).
Electronic payment options give taxpayers an alternative to paying taxes by check or money order. Payments can be made 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The electronic funds withdrawal and EFTPS options are free!
Payments by credit card can be made through one of two official vendors:
Electronic funds transfers directly from a bank account can be made by enrolling in the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS).
Payments by check, money order, or cashier’s check, should:
- Be made payable to United States Treasury (or U.S. Treasury)
- Include the social security number or employer identification number, tax period, and related tax form number
- Be mailed to the address listed on the notice or instructions
Cash payments can only be made in person at a local IRS Office. Do not send cash through the mail.
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Page Last Reviewed or Updated: November 07, 2008