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Pay your federal taxes using these easy tools.
Adjusting Tax Withholding from Your Paycheck
Revising your paycheck withholding involves several steps. In this article I walk you through all the steps I take whenever a client ask me to review their current level of withholding. The key is using available calculators available on the Web to make sure that you have just enough tax deducted from your pay.
Estimated Taxes
Paying estimated taxes is one way for individuals to submit payments for their taxes to the federal government. Find out how to calculate how much estimated tax to pay to avoid any IRS penalties.
Filing Extensions Available by Phone or Computer
Request an extension of time to file your tax return by phone. Download the automatic extension tax form, read the instructions, and call the IRS' toll-free phone.
Tweak Your Income Tax Withholding
Strike a balance between paying interest and penalties to the IRS because of under withholding, or lending your hard-earned money to Uncle Sam without earning any interest.
Web Pay for Your Federal Taxes
You can schedule and pay your taxes online or by telephone. Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) is free service from the US Treasury Department.
Pay Your IRS Tax Bill by Credit Card - Official Payments.com
Official Payments Corp. processes credit card payments for your IRS taxes. You can also pay your taxes for 22 States and 1,400 cities and counties.
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