Paying by Direct Debit
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Direct debit allows the IRS and states to withdraw the amount you owe directly from your checking or savings account on a date of your choosing. There are no fees associated with this payment method.
We recommend that you use Direct Debit because it is the most simple and secure payment method.
Direct Debit can only be used when you e-file your tax return. Your e-filed tax return must be accepted by the IRS or state in order for the direct debit to occur. If your return is rejected, you'll need to use a different payment method to pay the amount owed to the IRS or state.
If you choose one of the other methods to pay your tax due later, you'll need to make the payment on your own. We'll give you the information you need, but you'll either need to mail in your payment (if you want to use the payment voucher) or, if available for your state, process your payment through a third party (if you want to pay with a credit card).
If you choose Direct Debit, you can file your taxes today and can usually select any payment date between now and when your federal or state tax owed is due.
How can I cancel a Direct Debit payment?
Direct debit allows the IRS and states to withdraw the amount you owe directly from your checking or savings account on a date of your choosing. There are no fees associated with this payment method.
We recommend that you use Direct Debit because it is the most simple and secure payment method.
Direct Debit can only be used when you e-file your tax return. Your e-filed tax return must be accepted by the IRS or state in order for the direct debit to occur. If your return is rejected, you'll need to use a different payment method to pay the amount owed to the IRS or state.
If you choose one of the other methods to pay your tax due later, you'll need to make the payment on your own. We'll give you the information you need, but you'll either need to mail in your payment (if you want to use the payment voucher) or, if available for your state, process your payment through a third party (if you want to pay with a credit card).
If you choose Direct Debit, you can file your taxes today and can usually select any payment date between now and when your federal or state tax owed is due.
How can I cancel a Direct Debit payment?
