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Banking & Direct Deposit | Payment Options | July 22, 2024

How to make a payment to IRS with my debit card

If you are looking to pay from your bank account/debit card at the time of filing your tax return, this article will give detailed instructions on how to proceed. 

To pay from your bank account

  1. Enter your return, select Enter Balance Due Payment Details* found towards the bottom of the Return Summary page. 

*This may also say From Bank Account, Paper Check to be mailed, or Direct Deposit

  1. On the Federal or State Tax Balance Settlement Page, select With My Tax Return - From Bank Account

  2. On the Federal or State Debit Authorization Page, add the required bank account information where the payment should be debited under Account Details. You can also set the amount to be debited under Tax payment authorized. Once this information is entered, Save the page to continue.

If you are filing before the tax deadline, you will have the option to select a date you would like your payment to be withdrawn. You will need your banking information including your bank account number & routing number to proceed with making a full payment.

 

To view other available methods of paying your tax liability, check out the article below: 

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