How do I pay my federal income taxes with PayPal?

If you're a US taxpayer, you can pay your individual taxes to the IRS with PayPal.

Here's how to pay your federal income taxes with PayPal:

  1. Go to payUSAtax.com, ACI Worldwide, or Pay1040 by the tax deadline to make a personal payment.
  2.  Choose the relevant tax payment category, enter your information, and choose PayPal for payment.
  3.  Log in to your PayPal account to confirm your payment and get a confirmation number.

Note: These payment providers may charge a convenience fee for payments paid with PayPal.

Can I use PayPal Credit to pay my federal income taxes over time?
Yes, qualifying US customers can use PayPal Credit to pay federal income taxes over time to the IRS through payUSAtax.com, ACI Worldwide, or Pay1040. In addition, you can enjoy No Interest if paid in full in 6 months on federal tax payments of $149 USD or more. Interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date if the balance is not paid in full within 6 months. Minimum monthly payments are required. See terms.

If you use this option, the IRS will receive your tax payment right away.

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