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ABOUT EFTPS

The Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) is one of the most successful federal government programs undertaken in recent years.

 Remember Electronic Federal Tax Payment System is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to pay all your federal taxes. Click here to Enroll
* Millions of taxpayers are already enrolled in the system.
* It's easy to use, fast and accurate.
* No more last minute trips to the bank or Post Office, lost checks, or missed deadlines.
* You're in total control of initiating your tax payment securely through this site.
       
Here's how it works with EFTPS-Direct:
STEP 1 By 8:00 p.m. ET at least one calendar day prior to your tax due date, you log on, enter your tax payment information, review the information, and click "Make a Payment" to initiate the payment. You will receive an immediate confirmation of your instructions that you can print out as a receipt of your payment instructions.
STEP 2 Per your instructions, EFTPS will automatically debit your indicated bank or credit union account and will transfer the funds to the U.S. Treasury on the date you indicate, and your tax records will be updated at the IRS.
STEP 3 That's it. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week you can access this site and initiate all your federal tax payments from the convenience of your home or office.
 

But you must enroll first.

Complete the online New Taxpayer Enrollment Form and click "Accept." Within 15 business days your Personal Identification Number (PIN) will be mailed to your IRS Address of Record. You will also receive Confirmation materials including instructions on how to obtain your Internet Password for secure use of EFTPS-OnLine.

If you are a business and wish to use EFTPS-Through a Financial Institution…(Not available for Individuals)

This payment option will require you to make arrangements with your financial institution to initiate your tax payments to EFTPS. Each financial institution has unique products, procedures and charges for this service. Before selecting this option, please check with your financial institution to make sure they offer the service and that you are qualified to use it.

You will receive a PIN and Internet Password when you select this payment option on the New Taxpayer Enrollment Form. You will need the PIN and Password if you wish to check your payment history on the Internet. You cannot make or cancel any payments online if you select this payment option. In addition, you cannot edit enrollment or financial institution information online.

If you pay your federal taxes from different bank accounts, you will need to complete separate Enrollments for each account.

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