MORE FLEXIBILITY. LESS HASSLE
Enjoy a faster, easier way to pay your taxes.
You can use your MasterCard® credit or debit card to pay federal and state* income taxes online or over the phone. More options. More choices.
Paying tax bills represents another opportunity for cardholders to experience the convenience and flexibility of using their MasterCard cards.
- It's convenient – Individual taxpayers can e–file or paper file early, make a payment by credit or debit card and yet delay out–of–pocket expenses.
- It's safe and secure – Standard, commercial card networks are used. The IRS does not receive or store credit/debit card numbers.
- It's flexible – Credit/debit payment card options are available through service providers.
- New low convenience fee – There is a fee charged by service providers. Fees are based on the amount of the payment and may vary by service provider (see below).
- You can earn rewards – If enrolled in such a program, taxpayers may earn miles, points, rewards or money back from the credit/debit card issuer.†
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How It Works
The IRS card acceptance program for tax payments begins January 1, 2012.
Federal
Current year, installment agreement and delinquent taxes
See eligible IRS forms
State*
Individual income and certain business taxes
Select your state
Use your MasterCard® card to pay 2011 federal income taxes.
STEP 1: PREPARE AND FILE
There are three options for preparing your return:
- Prepare a paper return;
- Prepare your return electronically using one of the many tax preparation software packages available; or
- Have an authorized tax preparer electronically prepare and file your income tax return through the IRS e-file system
STEP 2: PAY ONLINE OR BY PHONE WITH A PAYMENT PROVIDER
Cardholders have the option to make tax payments by phone or online with the participating service providers.
NEW LOW CONVENIENCE FEES
There is a fee charged by service providers. Fees are based on the amount of the payment and may vary by service provider.
| Credit Card Service Provider |
Pay by Phone | Web Site | 2012 Convenience Fees |
Customer Service Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value Payment Systems |
1-888-972-9829 | www.payUSAtax.com/mastercard | 1.89% for credit card on amount paid; $3.49 for debit card fixed rate on amount paid** |
1-877-517-4881 |
MasterCard card transactions are also processed through these additional third party payment providers.
FIS
URL: www.PAY1040.com
Phone: 1-888-729-1040
Official Payments Corporation
URL: www.officialpayments.com/fed
Phone: 1-888-872-9829
Taxpayers should contact the service provider to receive up-to-date information regarding fees. Both phone and web sites have English and Spanish language versions available.
Individual taxpayers may make payment on the following forms
Form 1040 (series)
- Installment agreement
- Advanced payment of a determined deficiency
- Balance Due Return or Balance Due Notice (Tax Years 2001 – 2011)
Form 1040-ES (estimated tax)
Form 1040X Amended or Adjusted Return
Form 4868 Automatic Extension
GENERAL QUESTIONS
You can call MasterCard at 1-800-MC-Assist for general questions about the program.
INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR TAX OBLIGATION
You can call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 or visit the IRS at www.irs.gov.
*Not all states accept MasterCard cards for tax payment. Click here to see if your state currently accepts credit or debit cards for payment.
**Reduced convenience fees only apply to payments made online and by telephone with payUSAtax. State and local fees may vary. Be sure to direct future contact with payUSAtax through the same URL or telephone number.
†Depending upon the MasterCard card you elect to use, you may be able to earn rewards. Contact the financial institution that issued your MasterCard® card for specific terms and agreements.
