IRS Payment Options for Those Owing Taxes

In a News Release (IR 2020-48), the IRS has provided a list of payment options available to taxpayers who need to make a tax payment or who owe taxes they can’t pay.  Taxpayers who owe taxes Taxpayers who owe taxes can choose among the following payment options: Electronic funds withdrawal (EFW) Taxpayers who electronically file their tax returns using tax preparation software or a tax professional can pay any taxes they owe from their bank account using EFW. EFW is free and available when electronically filing a tax return with an amount due. IRS Direct Pay IRS Direct Pay allows taxpayers to pay their federal taxes, separately from filing their return, directly from their bank account, without any fees or preregistration. Taxpayers can schedule payments up to 30 days in advance...