Also be aware that if it's a temporary glitch and the option returns to pay fees out of the Federal refund, there is an additional 39.99 service fee for that payment option (44.99 for California filers.) You'll save money if you pay by one of the methods below.
There is no service fee if you pay by credit/debit card. If you don't have or don't want to use a credit/debit card, you can also pay by a prepaid debit card you can buy in a store. A prepaid card may have a service fee of a few dollars from the underlying bank to register and activate. Any card must have the Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express logo. A US billing address is required when using a card.
If the "pay out of Federal refund" option returns, you must also be sure you meet all the qualifications. Here are some circumstances that do not allow that option:
