The IRS now accepts debit & credit card payments 💳 –>

As noted in a recent Journal of Accountancy article:

The IRS finalized regulations (T.D. 10060) implementing changes made by the Taxpayer First Act that would allow taxpayers to make credit and debit card tax payments directly to the IRS rather than through third-party payment processors.

These changes took effect Oct 19 and should now be available for making payments going forward –>

Our Tax Design Team usually recommends using the IRS DirectPay option for bank debit since it avoids processing fees, but this at least provides another option to taxpayers whenever the situation warrants.