Paying Taxes Online Via Credit Card After Efiling

[marinersdave]

Hello,

I just E-Filed on April 8, 2025 and my return has been accepted.  I chose the option to mail a check for my taxes due and have printed out the Form 1040-V Payment Vouncher.

My question is, can I still pay my 2024 taxes due via credit card at the IRS website, or do I have to mail in a check as this was my selection when filing

Thanks!

[DavidD66]

No.  You do not have to mail a check.  If fact the IRS would prefer you pay your tax online.  Keep in mind, if you use a credit or debit card you will be using a third party vendor that will charge you a fee, albeit a small fee for pay via credit card.  

[marinersdave]

Thank you, I suspected that was the case.  I'm assuming I just need to pay before the filing deadline of April 15th.  Do you happen to know if there is a processing time or other reason that would cause a delay in when the IRS actually receives payment?  I'm asking as I also need to pay estimated taxes for 2025 and want to space the payments apart.  Thanks again!

[SusanY1]

As long as you submit your payment by or on April 15, it will be considered on time (even if there is a slight delay in the receipt of the funds at the IRS.)