The table below lists types of payments that business taxpayers can make using IRS Direct Pay for businesses and for which tax forms, along with how far back in time a payment can be applied.
Those using Direct Pay for personal tax returns should refer to the types of payments available to individuals.
Types of business payments accepted by Direct Pay
Form number | Reason for payment | Available time periods |
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Form 720, quarterly federal excise tax return |
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Current quarter or prior quarters going back up to 20 years |
Form 940, employer’s annual unemployment tax |
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Current year or prior years going back up to 20 years |
Form 941, employer’s federal tax |
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Current year or prior years going back up to 20 years |
Form 943, employer annual tax for AG employees |
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Current year or prior years going back up to 20 years |
Form 945, annual withheld federal income tax |
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Current year or prior years going back up to 20 years |
Form 990PF, return of private foundation |
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Current year or prior years going back up to 20 years |
Form 990T, exempt organization business income tax |
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Current year or prior years going back up to 20 years |
Form 1042, withholding tax for income of foreign persons |
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Form 1065, US partnership return of income |
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Form 1120, corporation income tax return |
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Civil Penalty, summary of US information returns, or penalty assessment | Balance due on return or notice | Current year or prior years going back up to 20 years |