An extension to file is not an extension to pay. You are required to pay any tax due by the original Federal/State filing due date – most commonly April 15. If you cannot file by the due date, an extension payment may be required.
To make an IRS direct payment, you can do so quickly and securely online. Ensure you are using your personal checking account to make the payment for your liability.
IRS Estimated payment instructions:
You will need your checking account information, your filing status, and address from one of your last two personal tax returns.
- Go to www.irs.gov/payments/direct-pay
- Click the "Make a Payment" button.
- On the Tax Information screen, select the following options:
- Reason: "Extension"
- Apply Payment to: "4868 (for 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ)"
- Tax Period for Payment: "Current Tax Year"
- Fill out the fields in the next section, using your filing status and address from last year.
- Use the primary taxpayer on your personal tax return for verification. Then check the accept box at the bottom. (Note: The IRS can get confused if you use your information, but your spouse is listed as the primary taxpayer on your tax return.)
- Enter the payment amount, payment details, and email address
- Finish the payment wizard and ensure your payment has gone through
- Upload your receipt to Formations for our records using the Upload Link
You can also create a Taxpayer Account with the IRS to view prior tax filing info, make/view payments, and access other valuable information. Creating an account will take some effort to validate your identity but can be very useful. Click here to create an account: https://www.irs.gov/payments/view-your-tax-account