Offices of CPA & EA

IRS Tax Payment Instructions


A. How to make Estimated Tax Payment:

  1. Visit IRS.gov
  2. Select "Pay" near the top of the page.
  3. Choose Payment Method:
    • Option 1: Bank Account (Direct Pay)
      • Select: "Make a Payment"
      • Reason: "Estimated Tax"
      • Apply Payment To: "1040ES (for 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ)"
      • Tax Period for Payment: "Tax Year"
      • Click "Continue" and confirm by pressing "Continue >"
      • Complete Steps 2-5
      • Print page and save as PDF
    • Option 2: Debit Card, Credit Card, or Digital Wallet (e.g., PayPal)
      • Follow the instructions on IRS.gov
      • Print Confirmation as PDF


B. How to make Tax Payment:

  1. Visit IRS.gov
  2. Select "Pay" near the top of the page.
  3. Choose Payment Method:
    • Option 1: Bank Account (Direct Pay)
      • Select: "Make a Payment"
      • Reason: "Balance Due"
      • Apply Payment To: "Income Tax - Form 1040"
      • Tax Period for Payment: "Tax Year"
      • Click "Continue" and confirm by pressing "Continue >"
      • Complete Steps 2-5
      • Print page and save as PDF
    • Option 2: Debit Card, Credit Card, or Digital Wallet (e.g., PayPal)
      • Follow the instructions on IRS.gov
      • Print Confirmation as PDF