TAX PAYMENT HELP
How to make an IRS payment using IRS Direct Pay
IRS Direct Pay is a free service that allows individuals to pay federal income taxes directly from their bank account.
Website: https://directpay.irs.gov
Step 1: Gather What You Need
Before starting, have the following ready:
- Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
- Bank routing number and account number (checking or savings)
- The tax form related to your payment (if applicable)
Step 2: Go to the IRS Direct Pay Website
- Open your web browser.
- Go to the official IRS Direct Pay website: https://directpay.irs.gov
- Under Personal Tax Payments, click Pay Individual Tax
Step 3: Start the Payment Process
Click the “Make a Payment” button.
2. Under “Reason for Payment, ” select the appropriate reason (e.g., “Balance Due, ” “Estimated Tax, ” etc.)
Note: Extension Payments are made utilizing the “Balance Due” option.
3. Under “Apply Payment To” choose the applicable tax form (e.g., “1040,” “Estimated 1040ES”).
For Balance Due:
For Estimated Payments:
4. Select the appropriate Tax Period for which the payment applies.
Step 4: Verify Your Identity
1. Select the verification year to verify your info. (Note: The most recent filing is best)
2. Fill in the requested personal information to verify your identity:
- Filing status (Single, Married Filing Jointly, etc.)
- Name (exactly as it appears on your tax return)
- Address
- SSN or ITIN
- Date of birth
Step 5: Enter Payment Information (See Below)
- Enter your bank’ s routing number and account number.
- Choose whether the account is checking or savings.
- Enter the payment amount you wish to pay.
Step 6: Review and Confirm
- Carefully review all the information you entered.
- Agree to the authorization terms.
- Submit the payment.
Step 7: Save the Confirmation
- After submitting, you’ll receive a confirmation number.
Print or save a copy of the confirmation page for your records.
STATE TAX PAYMENTS
How to Make a Tax Payment on the PA MyPATH System
PA MyPATH is a free service that allows taxpayers to pay Pennsylvania income taxes directly from their bank account.
Website: https://mypath.pa.gov
Step 1: Go to the PA MyPATH Website
- Open your web browser and go to https://mypath.pa.gov.
Step 2: Choose "Make a Payment"
- On the home page, under the “Payments” panel, click “Make a Payment”.
2. On the next page Select “Make A Payment” from the list of options.
Step 3: Select the Payment Type & Enter Personal Information
Select Payment Type
- Choose Applicable Account Type (e.g. Personal, Fiduciary etc.)
- Choose the Applicable Payment Type (e.g. Return Payment, Extension Payment, Estimated Payment)
- Under Tax Year select the Tax Year for which you are making the payment:
Enter Your Taxpayer Information
- Provide the following:
- Social Security Number (SSN)
- Tax Year
- Name and Address
- Phone Number
Note: If filing Married Filing Jointly, Check the Provide Spouse Information Box
Ensure all information matches your tax records.
Step 4: Enter Payment Information
- Choose your payment method:
Bank Account (ACH Debit) – No fee
Credit/Debit Card – Convenience fee applies (processed by a third party)
2. Enter your bank or card information.
3. Input the payment amount.
Step 5: Review and Submit
- Review all payment and personal information.
- Confirm details are correct.
- Submit the payment.
- Save or print the confirmation page for your records.
NOTES:
- For quarterly estimated tax payments, this process can be repeated for each quarter (April, June, September, January).
- Payments post within 1–2 business days.
- If you have a MyPATH account, payments can be scheduled in advance and payment history can be viewed.