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Tax Due Payment Methods (Federal Only)
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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. 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.
Enter banking information for one or more bank accounts by following the steps below. Always review the banking information carefully. You are prompted to select your withdrawal date when setting up the direct withdrawal. You can choose the day that you e-file (will be processed as soon as the IRS processes your return), or a future date (up to return due date). 
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.
Online
Dashboard
  1. From within your TaxAct return, click Taxes & Miscellaneous. 
    • On smaller devices, click the menu at the top left corner of your screen, then make your selection.
  2. Click the Other Return Info drop-down.
  3. Click Add beside Bank Account Info. 
Classic
  1. From within your TaxAct return, click Federal. 
    • On smaller devices, click the menu at the top left corner of your screen, then make your selection.
  2. Click Bank Account Information at the bottom of the list. 
Desktop
  1. From within your TaxAct return, click Federal. 
  2. Click the Topics drop-down, then click FORM.
  3. Click Bank Account Information on the right-hand side, at the bottom of the list. 
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.
IMPORTANT: This process is done outside of your TaxAct return. 
 
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
Once 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
Reviewing Filing Instructions

If your payment is not withdrawn by the expected date, review your filing instructions to see how you elected to pay your taxes owed. If you did not schedule a payment when e-filing, you can use one of the other options above. See the FAQ Print Filing Instructions Online and Desktop for details on how to reprint your filing instructions.