The IRS allows you to pay your taxes with a credit card, but you’ll have to pay a fee to the designated payment processor. All three processors accept Visa, Master Card, Discover, and American Express. Here are your choices: In addition, you can pay by credit card when you e-file your tax return, but the cost is higher. The following table specifies the fee rates and minimum fees for combined e-file/tax payment transactions: Note that this table also applies to combined e-filing/debit card payments. Many tax professionals and tax preparation programs besides TurboTax offer combined e-filing and credit card tax payments. If you use one of these, check to see the available options and costs. Note that some tax software programs permit partial payments, but none support multiple payments. Another benefit of using your credit card for taxes is that, as long as you use it to pay at least $1 of your estimated tax, you receive a free filing extension without having to fill out IRS Form 4868. Note that payment processing fees go to the processor, not the IRS.