Options for Making Estimated Tax Payments to the IRS

Option 1: Pay Using IRS Direct Pay (from a bank account)

1. Go to the official payment page:
   https://www.irs.gov/payments
2. Click “Direct Pay”.
3. Select:
   • Reason for payment: Estimated Tax
   • Apply payment to: 1040ES (Estimated Tax)
   • Tax period: Choose the current tax year (e.g., 2026).
4. Verify your identity by entering:
   • Name
   • Social Security Number
   • Date of birth
   • Filing status
   • Address from a previous tax return
5. Enter your bank routing number and account number.
6. Enter the payment amount.
7. Choose payment date (you can schedule the payment for the due date).

Review and submit.
Save or print the confirmation number.

✔ Fee: Free