Instructions to make a Federal IRS estimated tax payment:
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Access the IRS Direct Pay Portal: Please visit the following link to begin the process: IRS Direct Pay.
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Select Apply Payment To: Choose “Form 1040 – Income Tax”
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Select Reason for Payment Type: Choose "Estimated Tax" as the reason for your payment.
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Select Tax Period for Payment: Choose “2026”
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Identity Verification: You will need to provide your tax information to verify your identity, including your Social Security Number (SSN) and filing status.
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Enter Payment Information: Specify the amount you wish to pay and your bank account information. Please remit $XX,XXX.00
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Review and Submit: Carefully review all entered details before submitting your payment.
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Obtain Confirmation: Upon completion, you will receive a confirmation number. Please save or print this number for your records.
Instructions to make a Massachusetts estimated tax payment:
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Access the MassTaxConnect Payment Portal: Please visit the following link to begin the process: Massachusetts Department of Revenue Payment Portal .
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Navigate to Make a Payment: Under Quick Links on the home screen
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Select Payment Type: Choose “I am, or I represent, an individual who would like to make an estimated, extension, return, or bill payment.”
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Enter Personal Information: Enter Name, ID Type – SSN, Social Security Number and Phone Number
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Select Payment Type: SCROLL BELOW TO “Make an estimated payment for tax year 2026.”
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Enter Payment Information: Specify the amount you wish to pay and your bank/debit/credit account information. Please remit $XX,XXX.00
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Review and Submit: Carefully review all entered details before submitting your payment.
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Obtain Confirmation: Upon completion, you will receive a confirmation number. Please save or print this number for your records.
These instructions are for one-time payment or you can schedule all future payments at once.
If you have any questions, please call the QRGA, LLP office at (781) 551-0040.
