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Oct 27, 2025 · Make a payment Pay your tax balance due, estimated payments or part of a payment plan. Penalties and interest will continue to grow until you pay the full balance.
Dec 8, 2025 · Individual tax payment types Don’t use Direct Pay if your spouse’s name was listed first on a jointly filed return but you were assessed a separate amount for that tax year.
Oct 10, 2025 · Sign in or create an online account. Review the amount you owe, balance for each tax year, payment history, tax records and more.
The IRS uses third party payment processors for payments by debit and credit card. It's safe and secure; your information is used solely to process your payment.
Though interest and late-payment penalties continue to accrue on any unpaid taxes after July 15, the failure to pay tax penalty rate is cut in half while an installment agreement is in effect.
If you have made a payment through Direct Pay you can use this feature to view your payment details and status. You can modify or cancel your payment until 11:45 P.M. ET two business …