The quickest, easiest way to pay IRS is to make a tax payment online. If you prefer to pay in cash, the IRS offers a way for you to pay your taxes at a participating retail store.

It generally takes five to seven business days to process your payment. Be sure to plan ahead of your due date to ensure your payment is posted timely.

Step 1

Visit the Official Payments site and follow the instructions to make a cash payment with PayNearMe.

Step 2

You'll receive an email from Official Payments confirming your information. The IRS will then verify your information. This process may take two to three days.

Step 3

After the IRS verifies your information, PayNearMe will then send you an email with a link to your payment code and instructions. Either print the payment code at home or send it to your smart phone.

Final step

Go to the retail store listed in the PayNearMe email and ask the clerk to scan or enter your payment code. You will receive a receipt from the store after they accept your cash. This receipt is confirmation of your payment and should be kept for your records. It usually takes two business days for your payment to post to your account.

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