Form 941 for Q1 is Due by April 30, 2026—Don’t miss the deadline.

Form 941 for Q1 is Due by April 30, 2026—Don’t miss the deadline. Start Filing Now

How to make a 941 payment?

You can pay the balance due shown on Form 941 by using several payment methods, which include:

  1. Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS)
  2. Credit/Debit Card Payments
  3. Direct Pay
  4. Check/Money Order
  5. Electronic Funds Withdrawal (EFW)
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If you prefer to pay by credit or debit card, you can make payments directly within your TaxBandits account. We are partnered with ACI Payments, Inc., a leading payment provider that ensures your payments are processed promptly with their fast and instant payment services.

TaxBandits also offers a reliable and secure EFTPS solution for paying your balance due. Know how to pay the balance due using EFTPS.

Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS)

EFTPS, provided by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, is a secure way to pay federal taxes. With TaxBandits, you can easily register your business for EFTPS and make tax payments directly through our EFTPS solution while filing your return.

To make your Form 941 tax payments online, you need to register for an account with the IRS on the EFTPS website. Once you have a registered EFTPS account, you can schedule your payments for automatic withdrawal of your quarterly taxes, specifying the amounts and the dates of the payments.

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File your return and make instant payments at no time. For more information on paying your taxes through TaxBandits EFTPS payment solution, click here

Credit/Debit Card Payments

File your return early and make a payment by credit/debit card later. The payment date will be the date the IRS has accepted your return. Once the IRS has accepted your return, You can make credit or debit card payments within your TaxBandits account.

Our partnership with ACI Payments, Inc., a trusted payment provider, ensures fast, secure transactions. When you use this method, details from your previous Form 941 filing are automatically saved and pre-filled, eliminating the need for manual entry. Click here to learn how to pay the 941 balance due online using ACI Payments.

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Payments through ACI Payments are accepted for balances less than $2,500. If your balance exceeds $2,500, please make the payment through EFTPS.

Check/Money Order

You may also choose to pay by check or money order. If you prefer this method, you can generate and download both Form 941 and Form 941-V (payment voucher)
through TaxBandits.

Here’s how to proceed:

  • Write a check or money order to the "United States Treasury."
  • Include your EIN, Form 941, and the tax period on the check or money order.
  • Print the payment voucher, Form 941-V.
  • Do not staple or paper-clip the check to the forms.
  • Mail the check, voucher, and completed Form 941 to the U.S. Treasury. The 941 mailing address depends on your state.

For more information on paying your taxes through cash, click here.

Direct Pay

Pay your balance due directly from your bank account using IRS Direct Pay, a free, secure online payment service that requires no registration or enrollment.

  • No sign-in required: Make your payment online without creating or logging into an account.
  • Free and secure: There is no fee to use Direct Pay, and payments are transmitted securely to the IRS.
  • Schedule or make a same-day payment: Choose to make a same-day payment or schedule a payment up to 365 days in advance.
  • Confirmation number: After submitting your payment, you'll receive a confirmation number to save for your records.

Electronic Funds Withdrawal (EFW)

For balances under $2,500, you can use the Electronic Funds Withdrawal (EFW) option. Provide your bank account number and routing number and the payment will be processed within 24 to 48 hours after filing.

By offering these convenient payment methods, TaxBandits ensures a smooth and hassle-free experience when paying your tax due.

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