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# How to make an IRS payment Online

## Balance due, estimated tax, and extension payments

Follow this link: [https://www.irs.gov/payments/direct-pay](https://www.irs.gov/payments/direct-pay)

- Click "Make a Payment"
- Select Reason for payment. Common reasons include:  
    - Estimated Tax Payment
    - Balance Due
    - Extension
    - Amended Return
- Apply payment to: Income Tax
- Select Applicable Tax Year
- Click Continue to move to identity verification screen
- Use your tax return to verify information. 
    - To request a copy of your tax return, click [here](https://share.hsforms.com/1ckEJwTMvQXKDXhidb-cfOgd4gak)

- Enter payment information and routing and accounting numbers

Enter Bank Account Payment Information: 

- - Routing number
    - Account number and account number confirmation
    - Note: The IRS does not accept credit card payments.

- Third party vendors such as [ACI Payments](https://www.officialpayments.com/index.jsp) allow you to make payments **for a fee.**

- Confirm accuracy of information, submit  and print/save confirmation information

 

 

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