Processing delays
IRS is timely negotiating checks and payments with financial institutions. There is a delay in processing payments that need additional handling to ensure they post to the taxpayers account correctly. See IRS statement on delay in processing some electronic payments.
Pay taxes from your bank account with Direct Pay.
- Free and secure
- No sign-in required
- Change or cancel within 2 days of scheduled payment
Personal tax payments
Pay balance due, estimated tax and other federal income tax.
If you’ve never filed taxes or it’s been over 6 years since you filed, you can pay another way.
Business tax payments
Pay balance due, federal tax deposits and other federal income tax.
A payment can’t exceed $10 million. To make a higher payment, use the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) or same-day wire.