Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury
Module 12: Refund, Amount Due and Recordkeeping

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Amount Due

The IRS offers several payment options when the total tax is greater than the total tax payments. You can pay online, by phone, mobile device, cash (maximum $1,000 per day and per transaction), check, or money order.

Pay by check or money order payable to the United States Treasury

  • include name, address, Social Security number, tax form, and tax year
  • submit payment with Form 1040-V

Pay by credit card

Pay by direct debit from a bank account

Taxpayers who cannot make payment in full need to contact the IRS to discuss payment options.

 

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