You can:
- Pay with your bank account for free, or choose an approved payment processor to pay by credit or debit card.
- You can pay electronically, by phone or over the internet, through the EFTPS system. EFTPS is offered free by the U.S. Department of Treasury.
- You can pay by Electronic Funds Withdrawal. Use commercial software, a paid preparer, or IRS Free File to e-file your federal tax return and at the same time submit an EFW payment request.
- Upon selection of the electronic funds withdrawal option, a payment record will display for entry of payment information. Visit EFW Payment Record Instructions for details.
- You can pay by Same Day Wire Federal Tax Deposits. You may be able to do a same-day wire from your Financial Institution. Contact your Financial Institution for availability, cost, and cut-off times. Download the Same-Day Taxpayer Worksheet. Complete it and take it to your Financial Institution. If you are paying for more than one tax form or tax period, complete a separate worksheet for each payment.
- You can pay by check or money order. If you choose to mail your tax payment:
- Make your check, money order or cashier’s check payable to U.S. Treasury.
- Please note: Do not send cash through the mail.
- Enter the amount using all numbers ($###.##).
- Do not use staples or paper clips to affix your payment to your voucher or return.
- Make sure your check or money order includes the following information:
- Your name and address
- Daytime phone number
- Social Security number (the SSN shown first if it’s a joint return) or employer identification number
- Tax year
- Related tax form or notice number
- Mail your payment to the address listed on the notice or instructions, or consult the table below (see irs.gov. – “Where should I mail my federal tax deposit?’).
800-900-4250
