How to Pay the Federal Taxes Online
With the help of the internet, it has become extremely easy to pay your federal taxes in a few minutes. You do not have to rush to the post office at the very last minute to pay your federal taxes. However, you must enrol to be eligible to pay your taxes online. The steps involved to perform this task are extremely easy. Once you are registered, not only can you pay your taxes online but also check the refunds status if required. So what are you waiting for? Consider completing the online registration process to pay your taxes today.
Instructions
-
1
Before doing anything else, you will need to make sure you have a high speed internet connection. Turn on your computer and wait for Windows to upload. Enter your control panel user name and password and then find the internet browser in the start up menu. Consider navigating to the Internal Revenue Service website.
-
2
Make sure you have gathered all the required information before starting the registration process. You will be required to provide your social security number, national identity number, full name including the surname, permanent address and your bank details. You might also need to provide some information about your spouse. It is recommended to prepare a list of documents and other information prior to enrolment.
-
3
Find the online enrolment programme on the Internal Revenue Service’s website. The online enrolment can be found on the bottom right of the main webpage.
-
4
Fill in all the required details to complete the online enrolment. It is advised to double check the information to avoid rejection or similar problems later on. The IRS usually takes two to three weeks to verify the enrolment. Verification is usually sent via email or post. If you do not receive the enrolment information in two to three weeks time, consider speaking to one of the customer service members at the IRS.
-
5
Collect all the data forms that list the tax information for the year. You will need a W2 form or if you are self employed you will need to calculate the allowable deductions using the relevant forms. Ask the Internal Revenue Service CSR what forms you will need to fill and what documents you must attach with your application.
-
6
Again, you will need to gather the personal information including the personal identification number and password. Make the payment using your credit card or debit card.
