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How to Pay Your Taxes Online

Complete step-by-step guides for paying your federal and state taxes securely online. Fast, convenient, and secure payment options with detailed instructions.

Federal Tax Payments (IRS)

The IRS offers several convenient ways to pay your federal taxes online. Choose the option that works best for you.

IRS Direct Pay (Recommended - Free)

Pay directly from your checking or savings account with no fees. The fastest and most secure way to pay.

✓ No fees • ✓ No registration required • ✓ Schedule payments in advance

How to Use IRS Direct Pay:

  1. Go to IRS.gov/payments/direct-pay
  2. Click "Make a Payment" and select your payment type:
    • Balance due on tax return
    • Estimated tax payment
    • Other payment types
  3. Enter your personal information (SSN, name, address)
  4. Verify your identity by answering questions from your tax return
  5. Enter your bank account information (routing and account numbers)
  6. Select payment date (pay now or schedule up to 365 days in advance)
  7. Enter payment amount (maximum $10 million per payment)
  8. Review and submit your payment
  9. Save your confirmation number - you can check payment status for up to 2 weeks
Important Notes:
  • Completely free - no processing fees
  • Can modify or cancel scheduled payments up to 2 business days before payment date
  • Payments post within 3-4 business days
  • Cannot use if you've never filed taxes or haven't filed in 6+ years

Other IRS Payment Options

Credit/Debit Card or Digital Wallet

Pay with card or digital wallet through IRS-approved payment processors.

⚠️ Processing fees apply (typically 1.87% - 1.98% of payment amount)

Visit IRS.gov/payments →

Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS)

Free system for businesses and individuals who pay federal taxes regularly.

Requires one-time enrollment (takes 5-7 business days to activate)

Visit EFTPS.gov →

IRS Online Account

Create an account to view balance, make payments, and access tax records.

Create IRS Account →

Payment Plans (Installment Agreements)

Can't pay in full? Apply for a payment plan to pay over time.

Learn about payment plans →

General Tips for Federal Tax Payments:

  • Always save confirmation numbers - keep as proof of payment
  • Allow processing time - electronic payments take 3-4 business days to post
  • Schedule in advance - you can schedule payments up to a year ahead
  • File even if you can't pay - avoid additional penalties by filing on time even if you can't pay the full amount
  • Important deadline: Tax payments are due April 15, 2025 (for 2024 tax year)
  • Estimated taxes: Quarterly payments due April 15, June 15, September 15, and January 15

State Tax Payments

Find detailed payment instructions for your state. Use the search box or dropdown to find your state.

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Indiana (IN)

Indiana Tax Payment Options

Website: intime.dor.in.gov (INTIME portal)

Option 1: Without an Account
  1. Go to intime.dor.in.gov
  2. Under the "Non-bill payments" panel, click on your preferred payment method (Bank Account - no fee, or Credit/Debit Card - fee applies)
  3. Select "Individual" as the tax type, then click "Next"
  4. Select your ID Type (SSN or ITIN) and enter your information
  5. Under "Payment type," select "Return Payment" for balance due or "Estimated Payment" for quarterly payments
  6. Select the filing period end date (e.g., select "31-Dec-2024" for 2024 tax year)
  7. Enter the payment amount
  8. Review the summary page and click "Pay"
  9. You'll be redirected to a third-party site to complete payment, then back to INTIME
  10. Save or print your confirmation number immediately
Option 2: With an INTIME Account
  1. Go to intime.dor.in.gov and log in (or click "New to INTIME? Sign up")
  2. Under the Summary tab, next to account details, select "Make a payment"
  3. Choose payment method (Bank account or Credit card)
  4. Follow the same steps as Option 1 starting from step 4
Important Notes:
  • E-check payments have a $1 fee
  • Credit/debit cards have sliding scale fees (typically 2.35%)
  • Payment is NOT complete until you receive a confirmation number
Visit Indiana Tax Website →
Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky Tax Payment Options

Website: epayment.ky.gov/EPAY

Without Creating an Account
  1. Go to epayment.ky.gov/EPAY
  2. Click "Log In Now" (or "Get Started")
  3. On the next page, click "Make a payment without an account"
  4. Enter your demographic information:
    • Social Security Number (this is your Tax Account Number)
    • Name and address
    • Tax year
  5. Select payment type (Balance Due, Extension Payment, or Estimated Tax)
  6. Choose payment method:
    • eCheck (electronic bank draft) - requires routing and account numbers
    • Credit/Debit Card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express)
  7. Enter payment amount
  8. Important: Enter your email address to receive payment confirmation
  9. Review information and submit payment
  10. Print confirmation page for your records
With a Kentucky.gov Account
  1. Go to epayment.ky.gov/EPAY
  2. Log in with your Kentucky.gov account credentials (or register for a new account)
  3. Follow the prompts to complete payment
  4. Save confirmation
Important Notes:
  • eCheck typically has no fee
  • Credit/debit card payments have convenience fees
  • Save your payment confirmation immediately
Visit Kentucky Tax Website →
Illinois (IL)

Illinois Tax Payment Options

Website: mytax.illinois.gov

For Individual Income Tax Payments (Without Account)
  1. Go to mytax.illinois.gov
  2. Under the "Individuals" box, click "Make an IL-1040, IL-1040-ES, or IL-505-I payment"
  3. If you don't know your IL-PIN:
    • Select "Look up my IL-PIN"
    • Enter your SSN and either Driver's License number OR prior year's AGI
    • Check the confirmation box and click "Conduct inquiry"
    • Write down your IL-PIN
    • Click back and close the IL-PIN inquiry screen
  4. Return to the payment page and select payment type:
    • IL-1040 Payment (for balance due on tax year 2024)
    • IL-1040 Estimated Payment (for current year quarterly payments)
    • IL-505-I (for extension payments)
  5. Select the tax year (2024 for balance due, 2025 for estimates)
  6. If making estimated payment, select the applicable quarter
  7. Click "Next"
  8. Enter your payment information:
    • Electronic check (from checking or savings account) - recommended
    • Credit/debit card (fees apply)
  9. Enter payment date and amount
  10. Click "Submit"
  11. Print confirmation screen and keep for records
With a MyTax Illinois Account
  1. Log in to mytax.illinois.gov
  2. On the top menu, select "Manage Payment and Returns"
  3. Under "Accounts," select "Individual Income Tax"
  4. Under "Show," select "Balances" and "All"
  5. Under "For Periods," select "All"
  6. Click on the appropriate tax period
  7. Click "Add Payment"
  8. Select or enter payment channel information
  9. Enter payment amount and date
  10. Submit and print confirmation
Important Notes:
  • E-check is faster and typically has lower fees than credit cards
  • Credit card fees are approximately 2.15% or $1.25-$2.15 minimum
  • Always print confirmation screen - keep as proof of payment
Visit Illinois Tax Website →
Ohio (OH)

Ohio Tax Payment Options

Website: tax.ohio.gov/OHTAX (OH|TAX eServices)

Option 1: Without an Account
  1. Go to tax.ohio.gov
  2. On the left side under "Individual," click "Make an income tax payment"
  3. Enter taxpayer information:
    • Social Security Number
    • Name
    • Address
  4. Click "Next"
  5. Select payment type:
    • Original Return Payment (for balance due)
    • Estimated Payment (for quarterly payments)
    • Extension Payment
  6. Select tax year
  7. If paying estimated tax, select the quarter
  8. Choose payment method:
    • Electronic Check (requires routing and account numbers)
    • Credit/Debit Card (convenience fees apply)
  9. Enter payment amount
  10. Follow instructions to complete payment
  11. You'll be redirected to a third-party site if using credit card
  12. Save confirmation page
Option 2: With an OHID Account
  1. Go to tax.ohio.gov/OHTAX
  2. On the top right, click "Log in or create an OHID account"
  3. Log in (or create new OHID account)
  4. From your dashboard, click "Make a payment"
  5. Select "Estimated Payment" or payment type
  6. Select "Electronic Check" or "Credit/Debit Card"
  7. Enter amount and payment information
  8. Submit payment
  9. Print confirmation
Important Notes:
  • OHID account allows you to track payments and access prior returns
  • E-check is typically cheaper than credit cards
  • Credit card fees apply (paid to third-party processor)
Visit Ohio Tax Website →
Missouri (MO)

Missouri Tax Payment Options

Website: mytax.mo.gov (MyTax Missouri)

Option 1: Without a MyTax Account
  1. Go to dor.mo.gov/taxation/individual/pay-online.html or mytax.mo.gov
  2. Select payment type:
    • "Make a Personal Income Tax Estimated Payment (MO-1040ES)" for quarterly payments
    • "Make a Payment Without Bill Reference Number" for balance due or extension
  3. Enter your information:
    • Social Security Number
    • Name and contact information
    • Tax year
  4. Select payment method:
    • eCheck - requires routing number and account number ($0.50 fee)
    • Credit/Debit Card - click the credit card link (convenience fees apply)
  5. Enter payment amount
  6. For eCheck: Allow 3-4 business days for payment to post
  7. For Credit card: Allow 5-6 business days
  8. Print confirmation page immediately
Option 2: With a MyTax Missouri Account
  1. Go to mytax.mo.gov
  2. Click "Register for MyTax Missouri" or log in if you have an account
  3. Once logged in, navigate to individual income tax payments
  4. Select payment type and follow prompts
  5. Save payment information for future use (optional)
  6. Submit payment and print confirmation
Important Notes:
  • eCheck has only a $0.50 handling fee
  • Credit/debit card fees: $1.25-$2.15 for payments under $100, or 2.15% for payments over $100
  • Fees go to NCR Payments (third-party vendor), not Missouri DOR
  • Your payment is postmarked on the date you submit it (unless scheduled for future date)
Visit Missouri Tax Website →

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