In a move to make payments more efficient and to reduce the risk of fraud, the federal government is changing both how they receive taxpayers’ payments as well as how they make payments to others.

On March 25, 2025, Executive Order 14247 was issued, requiring that all federal payments, including tax payments to the IRS, be made via electronic funds transfer (EFT). This mandate is part of a ...

Ready to mail your third-quarter estimated tax payment? Mailing addresses for some Forms 1040-ES have changed. Here’s what you need to know about estimated tax payments—and where to mail them. With ...

The IRS requires quarterly estimated tax payments on income that is not automatically subject to federal withholding.