Can You Pay Taxes With a Credit Card?

You could potentially enjoy benefits like earning rewards or hitting your credit card spend threshold to snag the welcome bonus.

Read on to learn more about paying the IRS with your credit card,  from the potential benefits to a full rundown of the fees you may face.

One of the biggest benefits of paying your taxes with a credit card is  the potential to earn travel rewards or cash back from the credit card.

Rewards: Travel Rewards, Points, Cash Back

With a large tax bill, you could earn a valuable new account welcome bonus on one or more credit card offers.

Welcome Bonus

Some credit cards have additional spending thresholds besides those required to earn a welcome bonus.

Hit Your Card Spending Threshold

Each company charges different fees and accepts different payments,  though all three accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American  Express.

What Payment Processors Does the IRS Use?

Depending on the tax payment type, there may be a maximum number of times per year that you can pay with a credit card.

IRS Fees for Credit Card Tax Payments

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