Paying with cash

To make a cash payment to the IRS, you'll need to go to the IRS's payments website and follow the instructions.

Cash payments can be made at participating retail locations. It generally takes two business days for the IRS to process your cash payment, so make sure to plan ahead so your payment is made in time.

There is a convenience fee per payment. You can only pay up to $500 in cash per payment, so if you owe more than that, you'll need to make multiple payments.

Don't send cash payments through the mail.

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