EFTPS Enrollment & Registration

IRS Federal Tax Payment Methods

The IRS offers several ways for taxpayers and businesses to make federal tax payments. Depending on the type of tax and payment, available options may include:

• Electronic Federal Tax Payment System – Make federal tax payments electronically from a bank account. Enrollment
  is required.
• IRS Direct Pay – Make eligible payments directly from a checking or savings account.
• Electronic Funds Withdrawal (EFW) – Schedule a payment when electronically filing a federal tax return.
• Debit or credit card – Pay eligible taxes using an IRS-approved payment processor. Processing fees may apply.
• Check or money order – Mail a payment to the IRS following the applicable payment instructions.
• Same-day wire transfer – Make certain federal tax payments through your financial institution.

Do I Need to Register Each Business for EFTPS Payments?

If you manage multiple businesses, each business should be set up separately when making federal tax payments on its behalf. The appropriate taxpayer information, EIN, payment details, and authorization must be associated with the correct business.

If you use a third-party service to manage payments, follow its setup requirements for each taxpayer.

After registering on the EFTPS site, do you need to register again to use EFTPS through TaxBandits?

If you already have an EFTPS account through the IRS, you may still need to complete the required setup and authorization steps in TaxBandits to use TaxBandits' EFTPS payment workflow.

Your existing IRS EFTPS enrollment and your TaxBandits account are separate. Follow the TaxBandits instructions to provide the information and authorization required to make payments through the platform.

What Are the Benefits of Using EFTPS?

EFTPS offers several advantages for managing eligible federal tax payments:

• Convenient online payments: Make eligible federal tax payments electronically from a bank account.
• Payment scheduling: Schedule payments in advance to help manage federal tax deadlines.
• Payment records: Review payment information and maintain a record of payments made through the system.
• Secure electronic payments: Transfer payment information electronically rather than relying on paper checks.
• Flexible payment management: Businesses can use EFTPS to manage eligible federal tax payments for their federal
  tax obligations.

Make EFTPS Payments with TaxBandits

TaxBandits provides an online option for managing eligible federal tax payments through EFTPS. Businesses can use the platform to provide taxpayer and payment information, add and verify bank account details, complete any required authorization, and schedule eligible federal tax payments.

You can also use TaxBandits for eligible federal tax payments even if the associated tax forms were filed through
another provider.

How to Make an EFTPS Payment:

• Select or add a taxpayer: Choose the appropriate taxpayer from your account or add the required taxpayer information.
• Provide payment information: Select the applicable tax form or payment type and enter the required payment details.
• Complete required authorization: Provide any authorization required for the payment workflow, including Form 8655
  when applicable.
• Add and verify your bank account: Enter the bank account information that will be used for the payment and complete any required verification.
• Review and schedule the payment: Confirm the taxpayer, payment amount, tax period, bank account, and payment date before submitting the payment.