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Taxpayers may consider paying your taxes electronically or by phone.

The IRS suggests EFTPS; it claims the following: The system is secure, convenient, and improve accuracy.

What is the EFTPS?

• It is a government website that allows register users to make federal tax payments electronically.
• Every user must have a secure Internet browser (e.g., Microsoft Explorer.) with 128-bit encryption in order to access the site. 
• To log on, an enrolled user must be authenticated with three pieces of unique information: Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN or SSN), EFTPS® Personal Identification Number (PIN) and an Internet Password. The combination of these three pieces of identification adds to the security of the site and the privacy of taxpayer data.
• The IRS claims the system is available 24/7.

Some of the available features

• You are able to keep track of your payments by opting in for email notifications when you enroll or update your enrollment for EFTPS. An email notification you will receive will contain the confirmation number you receive at the end of a payment transaction. 
• Businesses and Individuals can schedule payments up to 365 days in advance. 
• Scheduled payments can be changed or canceled up to two business days in advance of the scheduled payment date.
• You can use the system to make all your federal tax payments, including income, employment, estimated and excise taxes.
• You can check up to 16 months of your payment history online or by calling Customer Service.
•  Using your bank account, you submit payment instructions to move funds to the Treasury's account for payment of your federal taxes. Funds will not move from your account until the date you indicate. 
• You will receive an immediate acknowledgment of your payment instructions, and your bank statement will confirm the payment was made. 

Word of caution: You will only receive an email from EFTPS if you've requested the service.

To enroll in the government payment system

To enroll, or for more information on enrollment, visit EFTPS® or call EFTPS® 

Customer Service to request an enrollment form:

1-800-555-4477 

1-877-333-8292 (Federal Agencies)

1-800-733-4829 (TDD Hearing-Impaired)

1-800-244-4829 (Español)

Source: IRS.gov

Last updated by the IRS was Nov 19, 2018, as of Feb. 6, 2019