Pay Your Taxes by Debit or Credit Card

You can pay by internet, phone, or mobile device whether you e-file, paper file or are responding to a bill or notice. It's safe and secure - the IRS uses standard service providers and business/commercial card networks, and your information is used solely to process your payment.

Fees and Information

• Your payment will be processed by a payment processor who will charge a processing fee.
• The fees vary by service provider and may be tax deductible.
• No part of the service fee goes to the IRS.
• Your information is used solely to process your payment.

Choose your Payment Processor

Paying with your Debit or Credit Card? Understand that:

• Fees differ from those in the table above when you choose the integrated IRS e-file and e-pay option. View your options.
• Not all IRS tax forms are eligible for payment by credit or debit card, and there are limits on how often you can make individual and business payments. Visit the frequency limit table by type of tax payment for details.
• High balance payments of $100,000+ may require coordination with your provider.
• You usually can’t cancel payments.
• You can’t make Federal Tax Deposits.
• You can't get an immediate release of a Federal Tax Lien. Refer to Publication 1468, Guidelines for Processing Notice of Federal Tax Lien Documents, for payment options.
• This form of payment eliminates your need for a voucher.
• Your card statement will list this payment as "United States Treasury Tax Payment." The convenience fee paid to your provider will be listed as "Tax Payment Convenience Fee" or something similar.
  • For business tax types, the fee is a deductible business expense.
• If you overpaid, IRS will refund it after the return is processed, excepting offsets or debt on your account.

For more information on other electronic payment options, please visit the Payments Home Page.