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Tax Due

Payment by Check or Money Order

If the tax payment total is less than the amount of tax liability, then a tax payment is due with the return no later than April 15. Payments can be submitted via check, money order, or submitted electronically.

Remind taxpayers who pay with a check or money order to:

  • Make it payable to the "United States Treasury"

  • Make sure their name, address, social security number, daytime phone number, and "2008 Form 1040 (or 1040A or 1040EZ)" are on it

  • Enclose the payment with their tax return, but do not attach it to the return
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 Taxpayers should not mail cash with their returns.
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