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Pay Tax Owed - Tax Due Payment Methods (Federal)
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If you owe tax, you have several options for paying the tax due on your federal tax return.

IMPORTANT: The tax liability, or balance due on the return, is paid separately from your TaxAct fees. The TaxAct fee does not include taxes owed.  For more information about TaxAct product fees, see the TaxAct Product Fee Payment Options FAQ.

Some taxpayers have electronic payment requirements, including Form 1120 – Corporations – see the  Form 1120 Instructions and the FAQ EFTPS - Electronic Federal Tax Payment System for details.  

Direct Withdrawal
You can authorize an electronic funds withdrawal (direct debit) from your checking or savings account.
  1. From within your TaxAct return, click Federal. On smaller devices, click in the upper left-hand corner, then click Federal.
  2. Click the Miscellaneous tab. 
  3. Click Review beside Bank account information.
  4. Add the bank accounts that you want to be able to select when filing. 
  5. Click Continue when you have completed your entries. 
  6. During the filing steps, if you have an amount due, you will be asked if you want to pay using your bank account or arrange payment another way.
Notes:
  • Once a return is accepted, if changes are needed, it may be possible to cancel the payment by contacting the IRS or state DOR. Payment details cannot be changed after a return is e-filed and accepted.
  • If the return is rejected, the scheduled direct debit/withdrawal is canceled. Ensure that you include the payment information when you correct and retransmit your return.

Credit or Debit Card 
To pay your federal taxes owed via credit or debit card, you may visit https://www.pay1040.com/taxactpaylater. You may use one of the major credit or debit cards listed, which are: American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, NYCE, Pulse, and STAR.

Additional Options 
The IRS provides more information about other ways to pay on their website. Also see the EFTPS - Electronic Federal Tax Payment System FAQ for details.

Reviewing Banking Information
If you have e-filed your return, you can confirm the banking information that was included by reviewing the following forms from the Print Center or Forms and Schedules folder:  
  • Federal Basic Information – [Your Name]
  • Federal Bank Account Information - Bank Account: [Account Name]

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