How Do I Pay My Taxes with TaxAct?

For most people, sometimes it's challenging to avoid procrastinating on tasks that they're supposed to do, which is particularly true when it comes to paying taxes. However, tax preparation tools such as TaxAct can effectively help avoid the consequences of not paying your taxes on time or failure to remit the payments entirely.

TaxAct is recommended for active military personnel who want to file federal or state tax returns, seasoned tax filers who need little to no guidance, and individuals searching for easy-to-use tax filing software. Moreover, it may be suitable for individuals who may not need a calculating tool to determine their deductible donations. With that in mind, taxpayers who choose to pay their dues using TaxAct can do so through its cost-effective plans.

Even though the software clearly defines what each plan can do for you, it still offers additional information to help you decide the schedule that fully captures your needs. Furthermore, each of these plans, including the free, deluxe, premier, and self-employed packages, can only be paid for at the end of the filing process.

Regardless of the plan you choose, you can follow the information detailed below to understand how you can pay your taxes with TaxAct.

How do I pay my taxes with TaxAct?

TaxAct only prompts payments related to the use of its e-filing products and services. In that context, the tax preparation service doesn't collect payment for taxes due, which means that you'll be billed in due course of the e-filing process under the TaxAct program.

However, you have a few options you can pursue if you want to make your federal or state income tax payment. These options include direct withdrawals, the use of checks or money orders, tax payment via the Electronic Federal Tax Payment Systems website, and credit or debit card payments.

• Direct withdrawals

For federal taxpayers, you can affirm electronic fund withdrawals from your checking and saving account. In this scenario, once you're done filing your return on TaxAct, you'll then have to provide your bank's routing number and personal checking account number. Afterward, you can schedule an automatic withdrawal on a future date that doesn't exceed the set deadlines.

In the case of state taxes, you can send your bank's routing number to your state's tax office to authorize an automatic withdrawal. Keep in mind that this information appears on your tax return document, and the transaction will occur directly between your bank and the state. Also, while no additional fee applies to this service, some states may not allow direct withdrawals.

• Tax payment via the Electronic Federal Tax Payment Systems website

Any taxpayer can pay for their tax dues online through the Electronic Federal Tax Payment Systems website at https://www.eftps.gov/eftps. However, you need to be enrolled in the service to use it for your tax payment endeavors. New users can click on "Enrolment" and follow the steps outlined to get registered. They may have to wait as the IRS validates their credentials. It may take five to seven business days for you to receive your PIN.

• Payment using credit or debit cards

Conventionally, the IRS doesn't allow direct credit card payments, which means you may have to work with any IRS-authorized tax payment service providers. Customers who wish to pay using their credit cards can use TaxAct to e-file their returns and pay their dues. You'll choose the "Pay by Credit Card" option during the e-file process in such situations. After doing this, you'll be prompted to visit the "Pay1040" website. Once you make your payments via the website, ensure you return to TaxAct to complete the e-filing process.

In the case of state tax payments, you can visit a third-party web platform referred to as "Official Payments," facilitating tax payment outside the TaxAct program. For those who choose this option., they may have to complete the payment process by themselves. TaxAct doesn't share your personal information with the service providers, and a convenience fee, directly billable to the Official Payments company, may apply.

Alternative

TaxAct strives to provide comprehensive customer support options. Therefore, if you need any assistance paying for your taxes, feel free to contact its customer care representatives.