How To Use EFTPS To Pay Federal Taxes

Did you know that you can pay federal tax online? You can use the EFTPS, Electronic Federal Tax Payment System, to pay federal tax online. This system is convenient for employers and business owners who make tax payments throughout the year. Follow these steps to successfully use EFTPS to fulfill your tax obligations.

• 1-800-555-4477 (for business payments)
• 1-800-316-6541 (for individual payments)
• 1-800-733-4829 (TDD Hearing-Impaired)
• 1-800-244-4829 (Espanol)
• 1-800-555-8778 (EFTPS Internet)

If enrolling online, click the "enrollment" button on the bottom of the home page. Follow the instructions carefully, and make sure that the information that you enter matches your most recently filed return EXACTLY. You will also need to register the bank account that you will pay taxes from.

Step Two

You will need to wait for an assigned PIN, personal identification number, to be mailed to your residence before you can make a payment. Be sure to begin the enrollment process in advance so that you can submit payment on time.

Step Three

Once you receive your PIN, you can log on using your SSN, social security number, or EIN, employer identification number. You will be prompted to change your password. Make sure that you retain your assigned PIN and record your password in a secure place as you will need both pieces of information to log on in the future.

Step Four

Once you are fully registered and logged onto the system, click "Payments" at the top of the page. Then click "Make a Tax Payment" located on the left side of the screen. Select the appropriate tax form from and tax year in the dropdown menu and click "Next." Fill out the appropriate information and review it to make sure that everything is correct.

Step Five

Once you have filled out the required information, click "Make Payment."

Step Six

Wait for your payment receipt and confirmation number. Print a copy for your personal tax records.

Payment History and Cancellations

You can view previous payments by clicking "Check Payment History" on the "Payment" screen.

If you need to cancel your tax payment, click "Cancel a Tax Payment" located on the left side of the "Payment" screen. You can only cancel payments that are not due to settle for at least the next two business days. Click the cancel icon next to the payment your wish to cancel. Confirm that you wish to cancel the selected payment and print a copy of the confirmation for your records.