How to Pay Your Taxes Online

• Disclaimer: The content of this page is intended for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional financial advice.

• TAX DUE DATE: APRIL 15, 2008

Guide Note: While most people pay their taxes upon filing their return, there are some scenarios in which you may need to pay your taxes at a later date. You may also wish to pay your taxes online even if you've filed the old-fashioned paper way.

Whatever your reasons, How to Pay Your Taxes Online will walk you through the varied e-pay options authorized by the IRS.

Disclaimer: The content of this page is intended for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional financial advice.

Contact the IRS or a professional financial advisor for the most up-to-date and complete information regarding state and federal tax law.

• Also try: How to Do Your Taxes Online

How to Pay Your Taxes Online

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• If you're using an online tax preparation service like TurboTax, TaxACT or H&R Block's TaxCut, you'll have the option to pay your taxes by electronic withdrawal from your bank account or via credit card at the time you file your return.

• If you are paying at a later date or have filed on paper and wish to pay online, you can submit a credit card payment through one of the IRS' e-pay service providers. As of February 2008, these providers included Official Payments Corp., PAY1040.com and IncomeTaxPayment.com.

• You will incur a convenience charge for using these services.

• A full list of e-pay service providers is available through the IRS website.

• IRS: Pay Your Taxes Electronically (Links to e-Pay Providers)
• IRS: Pay Taxes by Credit or Debit Card (Includes Table of Convenience Fees)

If You Can't Pay

• If your some reason you cannot pay your taxes in full, you should apply for an installment plan by filing Form 9465. You qualify for an IRS installment plan if you don't owe more than $25,000 and are able to pay off your bill within five years.^[1]

• Form 9465: Installment Agreement Request (Opens as PDF File)
• Additional Information: IRS Tax Topic: Tax Payment Options (202)

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Resources for How to File Taxes Online for Free

• IRS: Electronic Payment Options
• IRS: Electronic Payment Options for Individuals
• IRS: Pay Taxes by Electronic Funds Withdrawal
• IRS: Pay Taxes by Credit or Debit Card

General Tax Resources

• IRS: Taxpayer Advocate
• AARP: Tax-Aide
• MetLife: Doing Your Taxes
• The Motley Fool: Tax Center
• Bankrate.com: 2008 Tax Guide
• MSN Money: Tax Center
• Yahoo! Finance: Taxes: Articles, Calculators and Tools
• Jackson Hewitt: Tax Resource Center
• SmartMoney.com: Tax Guide

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