If you have a balance due on your individual income tax return, paying electronically is a convenient way to pay your federal taxes online, by phone, or from a mobile device. IRS electronic payment options are available on our Payments page and the IRS2Go app. The IRS uses the latest encryption technology, so paying electronically is safe and secure. When you use any of the IRS e-Pay options, it puts you in control of paying your tax bill and gives you peace of mind. You can schedule your payment in advance, and you'll receive confirmation after it's submitted. It's quick, easy, secure, and much faster than mailing in a check or money order. Through Your Online Account, you can make tax payments, including estimated tax payments, or other types. You can also see your payment history and other tax records there. IRS Direct Pay is a secure service that lets you pay your taxes for Form 1040 series and more directly from your checking or savings account at no cost to you. Complete five easy steps and you'll receive instant confirmation that your payment has been submitted. With Direct Pay, you can use the "Look Up a Payment" feature to view your payment details and status. You can modify or cancel your payment there until two business days before your scheduled payment date. Keep a copy of each confirmation number in case you need to modify or cancel your payment. If you're filing your tax return electronically, you have the option of paying by electronic debit of your bank account using the Electronic Funds Withdrawal option. You'll need to know your account number and your financial institution's routing number. You can check with your financial institution to make sure they allow electronic withdrawals and to get the correct routing and account numbers. For detailed information on paying your taxes through Your Online Account, by credit or debit card or digital wallet, Direct Pay, cash, or other electronic payment methods, see Payments. Electronic payment options are the most convenient ways for you to pay; however, if you decide to file and pay by mail, please enclose a check or money order and Form 1040-V, Payment Voucher with your federal tax return. Don't staple or otherwise attach your payment or Form 1040-V to your return. Instead, just put them loose in the envelope. Never send cash! Make your check or money order payable to the United States Treasury, write on the front of your payment your correct name, address, taxpayer identification number, daytime telephone number, tax year, and form or notice number (for example - 2023 Form 1040) If you're making a payment on a joint return, provide the taxpayer identification number that's listed first on the return. If you're making an estimated tax payment with check or money order meant for payment of the current year's federal income tax, don't mail your estimated tax payment with your tax return. You'll need to mail your estimated tax payments separately to the address shown in the Form 1040-ES, Estimated Tax for Individuals PDF under the section "Where to File Your Estimated Tax Payment Voucher if Paying by Check or Money Order." Don't wait in line, pay online. However, if you decide to pay in person at an IRS office, keep the date-stamped receipt as part of your records. For payment information, visit our Payments page. For additional information, refer to Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax.
