The easiest and most secure way to pay for most taxpayers is electronically (online or through the IRS2Go mobile app). Others prefer to pay by check or money order.
But if you're a person or business who has had trouble obtaining a bank account — or need to pay your federal taxes with cash (using U.S. currency) for some other reason — there are ways to pay. Our goal is to make the process of paying your taxes as convenient, safe and secure as we possibly can for every type of taxpayer.
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Electronically using a prepaid card or mobile app |
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At one of our retail partners |
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By mail using money order or cashier's check |
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In person at one of our IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs) |
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*Note: most institutions have limits on how much you can put on a prepaid credit card or money order.