Beginning 12 January 2001 (for the 2000 tax season) MasterCard® cardholders can pay the balance due on any Federal 1040 form by phone or on the Internet. All they need to do is call either of the toll-free phone numbers below using a touch-tone phone and follow the interactive voice response (IVR) system prompts. To make payment of taxes on the Internet, cardholders can log on to one of the web sites below and follow the instructions.

A convenience fee is assessed for the card payment transaction. The fee will vary based upon the balance due and service provider selected. For a full list of fees, visit the service provider web sites.

What's New?
The IRS card acceptance program has expanded to include quarterly estimated payments (Form 1040-ES), and balance due payments for taxpayers filing for an extension to file (Form 4868). Taxpayers making quarterly estimated payments are now able to make these payments year-round. Taxpayers filing for an extension can make card payment for anticipated taxes through April 16, 2001 and submit paperwork at a later date.

Did You Know?
MasterCard card payment for State taxes is also available in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Card payment for these states is available through Official Payments by calling 1-800-2PAY-TAX^SM, or you can log onto http://www.officialpayments.com to make card payment online. Limited card acceptance for state income tax is also available in Maine, Massachusetts, and Missouri.

Payment made with your MasterCard card may also allow you to receive points or benefits in reward programs connected with your MasterCard card! MasterCard suggests that you check with the financial institution that issues your card (your issuer) for specific terms and agreements.

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