Make payment to irs by mail
To make a payment to the IRS by mail, you can use the following steps:
- Make a check or money order: Write a check or money order payable to the "United States Treasury" for the amount you owe. Do not send cash.
- Include a payment voucher: You can use Form 1040-V, Payment Voucher, to make a payment with your tax return. If you don't have a voucher, you can create your own voucher using the following format:
Payment Voucher
- Name and address
- Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
- Tax year (e.g., 2022)
- Amount of payment
- Payment method (e.g., check or money order)
- Attach a copy of your tax return: If you're making a payment with your tax return, attach a copy of your return to the payment voucher.
- Mail the payment: Send the payment voucher and check or money order to the following address:
Internal Revenue Service P.O. Box 802514 Cincinnati, OH 45280-2514
Important:
- Make sure to sign and date the payment voucher.
- Use the correct mailing address for your payment. The IRS has different addresses for different types of payments.
- Keep a copy of your payment voucher and check or money order for your records.
- If you're making a payment for a specific tax year, make sure to include the tax year on the payment voucher.
Payment options:
- You can also make a payment online through the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) or by phone at 1-800-829-1040.
- If you're unable to pay your tax debt in full, you may be able to set up a payment plan with the IRS.
Penalties and interest:
- If you don't make a payment or make a late payment, you may be subject to penalties and interest on your tax debt.
- The IRS may also charge a late payment penalty of 0.5% of the unpaid taxes per month, up to a maximum of 25%.
Remember to keep accurate records of your payment and to make sure you're using the correct mailing address. If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact the IRS at 1-800-829-1040.