How to make a payment on IRS.gov

First go to https://www.irs.gov/payments

You can sign in or create an account.  If you'd like to skip the hassle of creating an account you can click Pay Now with Direct Pay

Click make a Payment

Reason for Payment:

• Balance Due - Select this for an amount due with a tax return

• Extension Payment - Select this if you are making an extension payment with your personal tax return

• Estimated Payment - Select for quarterly estimates.

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Apply Payment To:

• Individuals select form 1040 Income Tax

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Tax Period for Payment

• Be sure to select the correct tax year for the payment.  

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At this point the IRS must verify your identity.  It is usually best to select the most recently filed tax return for verification.  If you did not file a 2020 tax return, select 2019 or it will not work.

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Input the address as filed on that year's tax return.  This may no longer be your current address.