How to Pay Your Tax Bill
(IRS, Indiana, Colorado, Oregon)
Pay the right amount, the right way, on time.
Updated by White Wolf CPA | May 2025
How to Pay the IRS
Pay Online (Best Method)
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Go to irs.gov/payments
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Choose:
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Direct Pay – Free, for individuals (bank-to-bank)
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Debit/Credit Card – Fees apply
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IRS Online Account – View balance, pay directly
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Pay by Mail
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Make check/money order payable to: United States Treasury
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Write on memo line:
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SSN or EIN
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Tax year (e.g., 2024)
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Form type (e.g., 1040, 1120S)
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Mail with 1040-V (if applicable)
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Use the correct address: IRS payment address lookup
EFTPS (Best for Businesses & Recurring Payments)
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Register at eftps.gov
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Set up scheduled payments for estimated taxes
How to Pay Indiana State Taxes
Pay Online:
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Visit: INTIME Portal
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Pay individual, corporate, sales tax, and estimated taxes
Pay by Mail:
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Make check payable to: Indiana Department of Revenue
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Mail to:
Indiana Department of Revenue
P.O. Box 7224
Indianapolis, IN 46207-7224
How to Pay Oregon State Taxes
Pay Online:
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Visit: Revenue Online
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Secure payment portal for individuals & businesses
Pay by Mail:
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Make check payable to: Oregon Department of Revenue
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Mail to:
Oregon Department of Revenue
P.O. Box 14950
Salem, OR 97309-0950
How to Pay Colorado State Taxes
Pay Online:
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Visit: Colorado Revenue Online
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Pay income, sales, and business taxes
Pay by Mail:
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Make check payable to: Colorado Department of Revenue
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Mail to:
Colorado Department of Revenue
Denver, CO 80261-0008
Federal & State Tax Deadlines (2025)
Tax Types
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Individual Federal Return
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Q1 Estimated Tax
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Q2 Estimated Tax
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Q3 Estimated Tax
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Q4 Estimated Tax
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S-Corp/Partnership Return
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C-Corp Federal Return
Due Dates
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April 15, 2025
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April 15, 2025
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June 17, 2025
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September 16, 2025
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January 15, 2026
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March 17, 2025
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April 15, 2025
White Wolf CPA Tips
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Use EFTPS or Direct Pay for automatic, trackable payments
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Always include tax year & form type in your payment memo
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Save a screenshot or confirmation number for every payment
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Avoid penalties: don’t wait for a letter — pay on time!
Download: “How to Pay Your Taxes” Cheat Sheet (PDF)
Includes: IRS and state payment addresses, links, and memo line instructions