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EFTPS: The Electronic Federal Tax Payment System
EFTPS: The Electronic Federal Tax Payment System

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Kenneth Lowe avatar
Written by Kenneth Lowe
Updated over a week ago

EFTPS is a free system offered by the U.S. Department of Treasury to pay your federal taxes.

EFTPS offers

Security you can count on

The use of your Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN or SSN), Personal Identification Number (PIN) and Internet Password, along with a secure Internet browser, increases your security.


Convenience at your fingertips

  • Schedule payments up to 365 days in advance.

  • Make your tax payment from home or office, 24/7.

  • Pay your income, employment, estimated and excise federal tax payments.

  • Easily change or cancel scheduled payments.

  • Track your payment with email notifications.

  • View 15 months of payment history.

  • Receive help with payments or questions from Customer Service Agents.

Accuracy you can depend on


Immediate acknowledgement of your payment along with your bank statement will confirm payments were made.


Ability to make payments for multiple clients


If you're a tax professional, you can make payments for multiple clients under a single login. Download the free Batch Provider Software.


How to enroll in EFTPS

New enrollments for EFTPS can take up to five business days to process.


Enroll at EFTPS or request an enrollment from EFTPS Customer Service:

Added benefits when using EFTPS





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