IRS Direct Pay
- Make a payment to the Tax Man online in just a few simple steps (Yes the Federal Government actually makes it easy to make a payment online)
- US residents who have already made a payment to Uncle Sam can also check the status of the payment with their IRS confirmation number
- Users of IRS Direct Pay are allowed to cancel or update a payment until 11:59pm ET two business days before the scheduled payment date
The IRS Direct Pay service is free to use and the payment will come directly from the customers checking or savings account (must have a good standing bank account in order to use Direct Pay). The Direct Pay system will have short outages on the weekend and between 11:45 p.m. and midnight Eastern time. Please note the user’s bank account information is NOT permanently kept in the IRS data based under any circumstances.
IRS Direct Pay Notes
- Can be used to pay down any IRS balance (i.e. Civil penalty, 1040 tax return)
- Users must select the Apply Payment To and Reason for Payment
- Users can submit more than one payment using Direct Pay but they must be separately
- Every time IRS Direct Pay is used the user will have to go through a bothersome verification process
- Please allow up to two days (aka 48 hours) for payments to process when using the IRS Direct Pay program
- Payments are allowed to be scheduled up to 30 days in advance
- The Direct Pay service works best with Chrome 31 (or higher)
It should be noted any tax payments submitted after 8 p.m. eastern will begin processing the next business day & all payment return notices will be sent via US Mail. The IRS only accepts a U.S. bank routing number when making a payment online and any questions about the system can be directed to a IRS call center at 800-829-1040.
Primary References
FAQ
How do I make a payment to the IRS online?
7 Options for Sending IRS Payments—It's Easier Than You Might ThinkPay Online Using DirectPay. ... Pay Online From Your Bank Account Using EFTPS.gov. ... Pay Online by Debit or Credit Card. ... Mail a Check or Money Order. ... Pay in Person. ... Set up an Electronic Funds Withdrawal. ... Ask Your Bank About a Wire Service.www.thebalance.com › how-to-pay-the-irs-31931197 Ways You Can Send Payments to the IRS - The Balancewww.thebalance.com › how-to-pay-the-irs-3193119
How do I pay my federal taxes?
Here are some ways to make payments:Direct Pay. Taxpayers can pay tax bills directly from a checking or savings account free with IRS Direct Pay. ... Credit or debit cards. Taxpayers can also pay their taxes by debit or credit card online, by phone or with a mobile device. ... Installment agreement.Jun 6, 2020www.irs.gov › newsroom › easy-ways-to-pay-taxesEasy ways to pay taxes | Internal Revenue Servicewww.irs.gov › newsroom › easy-ways-to-pay-taxes
How do I pay my 2020 taxes online?
Here are several options for paying your tax bill this year:Pay by cash. ... Pay by check or money order. ... Direct Pay. ... Pay by wire. ... Pay by Electronic Funds Withdrawal. ... Pay by Debit or Credit Card. ... Pay using PayPal, Samsung Pay or Android Pay. ... Use the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) to pay by phone or online.Apr 13, 2020www.forbes.com › sites › kellyphillipserb › 2020/04/13 › how-to-pay-y...How To Pay Your Tax Bill In 2020 - Forbeswww.forbes.com › sites › kellyphillipserb › 2020/04/13 › how-to-pay-y...
How do I pay estimated taxes online?
Submitting your payment to the IRS is a breeze: just fill out form 1040-ES and mail it along with a check to the IRS office closest to you. You can also pay estimated taxes online online or by phone via the IRS Payments Gateway. For corporations, payments must be filed through the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System.
