How to Make Payments to Tax Jurisdictions

Under NO circumstances should payments be made using "Bill Pay" or third-party bill payment services. The IRS will not match the payment to your account, even if you provide a social security number in the memo.

If you have been provided with vouchers, mail in the voucher with check following the instructions on the voucher, or

Pay Online at: IRS Direct Pay at: Payments | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)

Payment can be made by Credit Card, but Service Charges apply.
The easiest and preferred payment method is via ACH Debit from a bank account.
Make sure you are paying for “Tax Return or Notice,” 1040, Tax Year 2025. If payment is for 2026 Federal Estimated Tax, choose, 1040-ES, Tax Year 2026.
If a Married Filing Joint return was filed, payment must be made/posted under the Primary Taxpayer and will be misapplied if made using the Spouses' social security number.

Under NO circumstances should payments be made using "Bill Pay" or third-party bill payment services. NYS will not match the payment to your account, even if you provide a social security number in the memo.

If you have been provided with vouchers, mail in the voucher with check following the instructions on the voucher, or

Pay Online at: Make a personal income tax return payment online (ny.gov)
1. This requires you to establish an online account - which we highly recommend.
2. Payment can be made by Credit Card, but Service Charges apply.
3. The easiest and preferred payment method is via ACH Debit from a bank account.
4. To create the account, and validate your identity, you will need to verify data from a 2021 (or earlier) filed tax return. Please have a copy of the prior year return available.

The Official IRS link to various State websites is below. Navigate to the website, Click the appropriate link for Taxation, and search "payment."