How to Make an Extension Payment to the IRS
Here are a few payment options the IRS offers for Extension Payments.
1) Direct Pay (https://www.irs.gov/payments/direct-pay)
- Select the following reasons in the below image. (*Update “Tax Period for Payment” to the current year!*)
- Enter the prior year's information for the Tax Year Verification (Note: ideally you are using the most recently completed tax year for verification).
- Proceed through the final steps to remit the amount specified on the return. Contact our tax team (tax@jhandco.com) with any questions.
2) Debit or Credit Card (https://www.irs.gov/payments/pay-taxes-by-credit-or-debit-card)
- Choose Payment Processor (fees may apply). The payment will be for the Extension, applied to the 4868 or 1040, and for the current year.
3) Check (https://www.irs.gov/payments/pay-by-check-or-money-order)
- Must be postmarked by Due Date specified for each year and should include the attached voucher. We strongly recommend using certified mail and/or some form of tracking to easily verify that your payment arrived. Please note, when mailing in documents to the IRS, there are delayed processing times. Please specify the Tax Year, Form 4868, and SSN to apply it to on the check.
Electronic Payments would be strongly recommended instead of paying by check.