What forms of payment does TurboTax Online accept? (2024)

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What forms of payment does TurboTax Online accept? ›

We accept credit, debit, and prepaid cards with a Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover logo. Like many other U.S. online merchants, we can only process cards with a U.S. billing address. A second option is to pay with your federal refund, also known as Pay With My Refund (charges may apply).

Contact the card issuer at the number on the back of your credit card to validate the name, phone number, and billing address on file. Pay your fees with a different card, if you have one. We accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.

When attempting to pay your TurboTax fees, you may receive the message Your payment information cannot be authorized. Please double-check the information provided and resubmit if the billing information you entered doesn't match what your credit card company has on file.

If you're filing your taxes online with a tax software provider like TurboTax or H&R Block, you can usually enter your credit card number directly on the software provider's website when filing. You can also pay your taxes directly with the IRS online or by phone at 888-729-1040.

Yes, really! Many Americans love fast and easy check-outs using Apple Pay to make purchases. Now you can have that same experience when using the TurboTax app. You can conveniently and securely get your taxes done right on your iPhone^® or iPad^® and get all the money you deserve with just a one touch payment option.

You cannot pay your TurboTax fees with PayPal. See the following FAQ. What forms of payment does TurboTax Online accept?

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The Turbo® Visa® Debit Card is provided by Green Dot Corporation and is issued by Green Dot Bank pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A Inc. Green Dot Corporation is a member service provider for Green Dot Bank, Member FDIC. Visa is a registered trademark of Visa International Service Association.

For example, TurboTax has a convenience fee of 2.49% for credit card payments. Federal taxes can be paid with a fee of 1.82% though PayUSATax.

Can you pay later with TurboTax? ›

Request a Short Term Payment Plan

If you are unable to pay your tax bill because of temporary factors, you can file your tax return, then request an extension of time to pay. This extension will get you up to 180 days to make the payment.

Double check to make sure that you entered your Credit Card number, CVV2 code, and expiration date correctly. This is a web site for dyslexia, after all. It's easy to mess up when entering a string of numbers. Take it slowly and make sure that all numbers have been entered, in their correct order.

Multiple payments cannot be made through tax preparation software. Visit Pay your taxes by debit or credit card for more information on card payments.

If you are required to pay by electronic funds transfer (EFT), you cannot make your tax or fee payment by credit card. This is because the law specifically defines the electronic funds transfer payment as ACH Credit, ACH Debit or Fedwire. Credit card payments are not included in the definition of the law.

TURBOTAX ONLINE/MOBILE PRICING:

Start for Free/Pay When You File: TurboTax online and mobile pricing is based on your tax situation and varies by product.

If you're e-filing, choose Charge my credit card when we ask how you want to pay your federal taxes. If you're paper-filing, you won't see a credit/debit option, but you can do this instead: In TurboTax, select Pay by check when asked how you want to pay your taxes.

Payment by EFTPS, Payment by credit card or debit card via phone or Internet, Payment via check or money order, Payment with cash at a retail partner.