Need to Pay Taxes? Try Online Payment Options
The IRS and most jurisdictions allow several convenient ways for taxpayers to pay their taxes online. With a couple of clicks, you can pay balance(s) due, extension payments or quarterly estimates from your bank accounts or credit cards at no or little cost.
Here is a list of online payment options offered by the IRS and all states. Online options are convenient, easy-to-use and secure!
Identity Verification:
The IRS and states will use information from one of your prior year’s processed tax returns to verify your identity. You will need some or all of the following information to verify your identity:
- Social Security number
- Filing status; Address
- First and last name
- Birthdate
IRS Payments:
- Direct Pay. Taxpayers can pay tax bills directly from a checking or savings account free with IRS Direct Pay. Taxpayers receive instant confirmation once they’ve made a payment. With Direct Pay, taxpayers can schedule payments up to 30 days in advance. They can change or cancel a payment two business days before the scheduled payment date.
- Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) is for individual and business taxpayers to pay federal taxes electronically online or by phone for free. To enroll or for more information, taxpayers should visit EFTPS.gov or call 800-555-4477.
- Credit or debit cards. Taxpayers can also pay their taxes by debit or credit card online. The IRS does not charge a fee, but convenience fees apply and vary depending on the card used.
State Payments:
Below is a chart of key states in our region. Most states accept payments in the form of direct (ACH) payments, debit cards and credit cards. Note that there may be fees associated with credit card payments. Please check with each state.
| State | Website Link | Notes |
| Delaware | Delaware Dept of Revenue | |
| Maryland | Maryland Taxes Online | |
| New Jersey | New Jersey Division of Taxation | |
| New York | New York Dept of Taxation and Finance | You need to set up online account |
| Pennsylvania | PA Dept of Revenue | Can be used for the following forms: PA-40, PA-41, PA20S, and PA-65 |
| All other states | Tax Links | Tax Links is a service provided on Cover & Rossiter’s website under Resources |
Helpful Tips:
- Have a copy of your tax return, personal information, and payment information ready.
- Make sure you select the current tax and payment type.
- Be sure to print payment confirmation from the website and keep with your tax records.