The IRS uses third party payment processors for payments by debit and credit card. It's safe and secure; your information is used solely to process your payment.
Will paying by card or digital wallet work for you?
You can pay online or over the phone (see Payment Processor contact information below for phone payments)
You can pay using digital wallets such as PayPal and Click to Pay
There’s a maximum number of card payments allowed based on your tax type and payment type
Employers’ federal tax deposits cannot be paid by card; see how to pay employment taxes
For card payments of $100,000 or more special requirements may apply
Payment processor fee comparison
*Example fee amounts in this column ("Debit fee" for Pay1040) are for consumer or personal debit cards. For all other debit cards, see the amounts in the "Credit fee" column under Pay1040.
Additional Information
No part of the card service fee goes to IRS.
You don’t need to send in a voucher if you pay by card.
Card processing fees are tax deductible for business taxes.
You must contact the card processor to cancel a card payment.
IRS will refund any overpayment unless you owe a debt on your account.
Your card statement will list your payment as “United States Treasury Tax Payment” and your fee as “Tax Payment Convenience Fee” or something similar.
Federal tax lien releases can take up to 30 days after we receive full payment; liens may remain for other individuals who haven’t fully paid their portion.
When you pay while electronically filing your taxes, different card fees apply.
Payment processor contact information
PayUSAtax:
This processor no longer accepts payments on behalf of the IRS. For assistance with payments made through PayUSAtax before January 1, 2025, please contact support@payusatax.com
Taxpayer Bill of Rights
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