Federal (IRS) Payments
Q: How do I pay my federal taxes online?
A: You can pay online via the IRS Payments portal.
Steps:
1. Sign in to your IRS account, or create one (optional).
2. Choose your payment method: Bank Account or Credit Card (credit card fees may apply).
3.Click Make a Payment.
4. Select the Reason for Payment:
o BalanceDue → Current tax year
o EstimatedTax → Next tax year
5. Apply payment to: IncomeTax-1040 (or 1040-ES for estimated taxes).
6. Select theTax Period (the year you are paying for).
7. Enter your identity information: name, address, SSN, etc.
8. Submit the amount to complete your payment.
Q: What if I don’t have an IRS account?
A: You can still pay. The system will ask for information from a previous year’s tax return to verify your identity.
Q: I logged in but don’t see a balance — can I still pay?
A: Yes. The IRS may take time to update your account after your return is filed.
Q: Which SSN should I use if filing jointly?
A: Use the primary taxpayer’s SSN.
State (California – FTB) Payments
Q: How do I pay my California state taxes online?
A: Visit the FTB Payments portal.
Steps:
1.Select your payment method: Bank Account, Credit Card, Payment Plan.
2.Choose WebPay for personal or business payments.
3.Enter login information:
o Personal→ SSN and Last Name
o Business→ Select your entity type (Corporation, LLC, Partnership)
4.Choose your Payment Type:
o Tax Return Payment → Current tax year
o Estimated Tax Payment → For quarterly estimated taxes
Estimated (Quarterly) Payments
Q: Who needs to make estimated payments?
A: Self-employed individuals or anyone who does not have enough tax withheld during the year.
Q: How do I make estimated payments?
A: You have two options:
1. Mail a Check: Use the voucher included with your tax return for federal and/or state taxes.
2.Pay Online (recommended): Follow the steps above for Federal (1040-ES) or State (select Estimated Tax Payment).
