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Tax Payments
Our Tax Payment resources provide quick access to federal and state payment options, helping you meet deadlines and manage your obligations efficiently. Whether you’re paying estimated taxes, payroll taxes, or income taxes, we make it easy to stay organized and compliant.
**For any questions or concerns related to federal or state payments, please contact our office by phone or email**
IRS Payment Guide: What to Do Now That Checks Aren’t Accepted
Having trouble after the IRS stopped accepting paper checks? You’re not alone. To help, we’ve created a clear, step-by-step instruction manual on how to make your payments using the IRS-approved methods now required. With these guides, you’ll know exactly where to go, what information to have ready, and how to ensure your payment is processed securely and on time.
TO GET STARTED
Click here: https://www.irs.gov/payments
You can use the following options:
Direct Pay with Bank Account
Pay by Card or Digital Wallet
Direct Pay With Bank Account
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Select Pay Individual Tax
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Select Make a Payment
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From the Reason for Payment dropdown, select one of the following:
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Amended Return
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Application for Extension
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Balance Due
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Estimated Tax
4. From the Apply Payment To dropdown, select one of the following (based on Step 3):
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Amended Return – 1040X
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Application for Extension – Income Tax Form 1040
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Balance Due – Income Tax Form 1040
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Estimated Tax – 1040ES (for 1040, 1040A, 1040EX)
5. Select the tax year the payment is for
6. Select Continue
A pop-up will appear to verify the Balance Due Payment information. Confirm and select Continue or Cancel.
Enter Your Information (as filed on your prior year’s tax return):
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Tax Year Verification
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Filing Status
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First Name
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Last Name
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Confirm Last Name
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SSN or ITIN
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Confirm SSN or ITIN
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Date of Birth
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Country of Residence
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Street Address / Apt / Suite / Other
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P.O. Box
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City, State / US Territory
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Zip Code
Select the box to accept the Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act, then Continue.
Enter Payment Details:
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Enter the balance due in the Payment Amount box
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Confirm payment amount
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40Select payment date for withdrawal
Enter Bank Information:
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Routing Number
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Account Number (enter twice to confirm)
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Account Type: Checking / Savings
Email Confirmation (optional):
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Select the box to receive email confirmation
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Enter and confirm email address
Final Steps:
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Press Continue
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Review disclosure authorization → Select I Agree
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Review and sign all information (Reason for Payment, Tax Year, Payment Amount, Routing Number, etc.)
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Submit the payment by entering your First Name, Last Name, and SSN/ITIN
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Check the box: I accept the Debit Authorization Agreement
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Select Submit
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Save a copy of the confirmation for your records
Pay by Card or Digital Wallet
(processing fees may apply)
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Select Make a Payment under Pay 1040
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Select Pay Personal Taxes
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Under Tax Category, select Personal
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Under Tax Forms, select one of the following:
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Form 1040 Series
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Form 1040X Amended Return
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Form 1040-ES Estimated Tax
5. Under Tax Form Options, select the correct option depending on Step 4
6. The tax year should auto-fill with the current year
7. Enter the payment amount
8. Under Filing Location, select Within the US
9. (Optional) Select the box to receive notice by mail from IRS
10. Select Next
Enter Taxpayer Information (as filed on your prior year’s tax return):
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Primary SSN (and confirm)
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Primary First & Last Name
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Date of Birth
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Phone Number
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Street Address, City, State, Zip Code
Enter Payment Information:
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Select Debit/Credit payment method
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Enter Cardholder Name, Card Number, Expiration Date, CVV
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If billing address differs, enter separately
Final Steps:
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Review all information entered
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Check the box: I have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions
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Select Process Payment
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Print receipt and keep for your records
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