https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/can-i-pay-for-my-2021-returns-today-2-25-2002-but-i-have-to-file-an-extension/01/2521635#M903483 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:58:27 GMT Ricco4 2026-03-09T04:58:27Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/can-i-pay-for-my-2021-returns-today-2-25-2002-but-i-have-to-file-an-extension/01/2521635#M903483 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:58:27 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/can-i-pay-for-my-2021-returns-today-2-25-2002-but-i-have-to-file-an-extension/01/2521635#M903483 Ricco4 2026-03-09T04:58:27Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-can-i-pay-for-my-2021-returns-today-2-25-2002-but-i-have-to-file-an-extension/01/2521645#M903488 <P>If you mean paying for the TurboTax online account you are currently using, then yes you can.</P> <P>To pay the TurboTax online account fees by credit card, without completing the 2021 return at this time, click on <STRONG>Tax Tools</STRONG> on the left side of the online program screen. Then click on <STRONG>Print Center</STRONG>. Then click on <STRONG>Print, save or preview this year's return</STRONG>. On the next page, to pay by credit card, click <STRONG>Pay Now</STRONG>. The next screen will show a review of your <STRONG>Fees</STRONG>, click on Continue. Complete the next screen to pay by credit card and click Continue.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>If you mean paying for the federal taxes owed now before you file for an extension, then you can go to the IRS payment website for Direct Pay to make a payment for the 2021 taxes owed -&nbsp;<A href="https://www.irs.gov/payments" target="_blank">https://www.irs.gov/payments</A></P> Fri, 25 Feb 2022 16:21:58 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-can-i-pay-for-my-2021-returns-today-2-25-2002-but-i-have-to-file-an-extension/01/2521645#M903488 DoninGA 2022-02-25T16:21:58Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-can-i-pay-for-my-2021-returns-today-2-25-2002-but-i-have-to-file-an-extension/01/2521655#M903489 <P>If you owe taxes for 2021 you should pay before the April deadline, I think the 18th, even if you are going to file for an extension. This will avoid penalties and interest.</P> Fri, 25 Feb 2022 16:24:39 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-can-i-pay-for-my-2021-returns-today-2-25-2002-but-i-have-to-file-an-extension/01/2521655#M903489 Olerunner54 2022-02-25T16:24:39Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-can-i-pay-for-my-2021-returns-today-2-25-2002-but-i-have-to-file-an-extension/01/2530204#M906729 <P>Thanks, as soon as I read your reply, I knew it would work.&nbsp; And it did!</P> Mon, 28 Feb 2022 02:29:44 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-can-i-pay-for-my-2021-returns-today-2-25-2002-but-i-have-to-file-an-extension/01/2530204#M906729 Ricco4 2022-02-28T02:29:44Z