If you owe taxes after filing your return, TaxSlayer offers multiple ways to submit your payment securely. This article explains IRS payment options, the timing of electronic withdrawals, direct payments, and how to change or cancel a scheduled payment.
Paying Taxes Owed: What to Know First
- You can pay taxes owed on both original and amended returns
- Federal (IRS) and state payments are handled separately
- TaxSlayer does not withdraw funds — the IRS or state agency does
IRS Payment Options
You can choose one of the following ways to pay your IRS balance due:
Electronic Withdrawal (Bank Draft)
- Enter your bank routing and account number in the program
- Select a payment date during filing. (See Understanding Electronic Withdrawal Timing below)
- Funds are withdrawn by the IRS after your return is accepted
- NOTE: If you are filing from a different country, you may need to change the time zone on your device to reflect a US time zone if your payment date shows as the day prior to the date of filing.
IRS Direct Pay
- Pay directly from your bank account on the IRS website
- Requires identity verification through the IRS
- Not scheduled or processed through TaxSlayer
IRS Online Account
- Make payments through your IRS account
- View balances, payment history, and notices
Debit or Credit Card
- Paid through IRS‑approved third‑party processors
- Processing fees may apply
Check or Money Order
- Mail payment directly to the IRS
- Be sure to include required payment details
- To learn where to mail your taxes due, please click here.
How do I Choose my Payment Method?
To choose to mail your payment or have it withdrawn from your bank account, select E-file from the menu on the left to begin the E-file process. Choose that you are done with your return and ready to file, then press continue. Select the Continue button under Federal, and you will be given the choice between two payment methods: mailed check or direct debit. Choose your payment method then press continue. If you wish to pay using a different method, choose mailed check as your payment option during the E-file process, and pay using one of the other methods on the IRS/state website.
Understanding Electronic Withdrawal Timing
When you choose electronic withdrawal and enter a payment date, you are selecting a “first available” date for the IRS or state to withdraw funds.
Important:
The date you enter does not guarantee the exact day the withdrawal will occur. It simply indicates when the funds are first available for withdrawal by the agency.
How to Verify IRS Payment Information
To verify the federal payment method, amount, and date you selected:
- Log into your TaxSlayer account
- Click the Profile icon
- Select Settings
- Click Payment History
- Scroll to IRS Payment Information
- Not available for state
If Your IRS Payment Was Not Withdrawn
If 7–10 business days have passed since your return was accepted and the payment has not been withdrawn:
- Contact IRS Payment Services at 888‑353‑4537
TaxSlayer cannot access IRS banking timelines.
Can I Change or Cancel an IRS Electronic Withdrawal?
Whether a payment can be changed or canceled depends on IRS processing status.
- Before IRS processing: Changes may be possible
- After IRS processing begins: Cancellation is not allowed
If cancellation is no longer possible, contact:
- IRS Payment Services: 888‑353‑4537
- Or your financial institution for bank‑level assistance
State Tax Payments
Each state has its own payment rules, timelines, and cancellation options.
- TaxSlayer cannot modify state transactions after submission
- Contact your state tax agency directly for help with:
- Payment timing
- Changes or cancellations
- Payment confirmation