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Important Reminder! IRS Offers Several Payment Options for Balance Due Returns

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At this time of the tax season each year and even more so for 2023 per recent IRS reporting, tax returns with a balance due vs a refund are increasing and our Partner Support Team is receiving calls from partners regarding payment options for these clients.  

We are sharing this helpful IRS website page (in English and Español) for complete information on the many payment options available and encourage you to use this resource as you assist your clients. You can also access this IRS page on your Resource Center > Industry Links > IRS Quick Links > Payment Options. 

IRS Resources for Tax Payment Options


Make a Payment

We accept full and partial payments, including payments toward a payment plan (including installment agreement). Penalties and interest will continue to grow until you pay the full balance.

Pay Now

  • You’ll need to confirm your identity before making a payment using pay now options. Make a payment today, or schedule a payment, without signing up for an IRS Online Account. Pay from your bank account, your Debit or Credit Card, or even with digital wallet.


Pay from Your Bank Account

  • For individuals only. No registration required. No fees from IRS. Schedule payments up to a year in advance.

Pay Now with Direct Pay

Pay by Debit Card, Credit Card or Digital Wallet (e.g., PayPal)

  • For individuals and businesses (not for payroll tax deposits). Processing fees apply.

Pay Now by Card or Digital Wallet

Sign In to Pay

  • You will need to sign in using your credentials before you can pay and get more information about your payment history.


Sign In to make an Individual Tax Payment and See Your Payment History

For individuals only.

  • You will need to create an IRS Online Account before using this option.
  • View the amount you owe, your payment plan details, payment history, and any scheduled or pending payments. 
  • Make a same day payment from your bank account for your balance, payment plan, estimated tax, or other types of payments.

Go to Your Account

Sign in to make a Tax Deposit Payment or Schedule Estimated Payments with the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS)

  • Enrollment required to use this option.
  • Make payments from your bank account. 
  • Make a same day Tax Deposits, estimated taxes or other types of payments.


Go to EFTPS

Need More Time to Pay?

Avoid a penalty by filing and paying your tax by the due date, even if you can’t pay what you owe.

For individuals and businesses: Apply online for a payment plan (including installment agreement) to pay off your balance over time. Fees apply.

For more information on payment plans including streamlined, in-business trust fund express, guaranteed, and partial payment installment agreements refer to Tax Topic No. 202-Tax Payment Options.

Apply for a Payment Plan

See if you qualify for an Offer in Compromise to settle your debt for less than you owe.

If you’re facing financial hardship, you may be eligible to ask for a temporary collection delay until your finances improve.

Other Ways You Can Pay


Thank you, 

Your Partner Support Team 

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