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Chase has teamed up with Official Payments Corp. to offer Chase customers the ability to pay federal, state and local taxes using a Chase Credit or Debit Card. This service allows customers to pay taxes electronically under agreement with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). All payments are processed promptly and the amount of the transaction including the tax payment and a convenience fee will appear on your monthly statement.

Types of Individual Federal Tax Payments that can be made through this service:
• 1040 (all types)
• Prior tax year
• Balance due notice
• 4868 Automatic extension
• 1040ES Estimated
• Form 1040 Installment agreement
• Form 1040 Advanced Payment of a Determined Deficiency
• Trust Fund Recovery Penalty including installment agreements
• State payments including personal income taxes, corporate taxes, license renewals, and more. Click here to see the list of participating states.
• Local payments such as property and real estate payments, utility bill payments, education payments and parking citations are also available.


	1.	What is the Chase Tax Payment Service?
	2.	What do you mean by federal, state, and local payments?
	3.	How can I make a federal tax payment?
	4.	How can I make a state or local tax payment?
	5.	What federal tax payments can be paid?
	6.	What state or local tax payments can be paid?
	7.	Is there a fee charged for this service?
	8.	Will I be charged a cash advance fee if I use a Chase credit or debit card?
	9.	Will I receive proof that my transaction was processed?
	10.	How are payments posted to my IRS account?
	11.	How are payments posted to my State account?
	12.	If I'm married and filing jointly, which spouse's Social Security Number should be used to complete the payment?
	13.	What should I mail to the IRS once my payment is completed?
	14.	What should I mail to the State once my payment is completed?
	15.	How can I be sure that my payment will be timely?
	16.	Will the IRS or State receive my credit card or debit card number?
	17.	Do I have to pay the full balance due?
	18.	What is the advantage of paying over the Internet or phone by credit card or debit card?
	19.	How do I earn rewards or miles on my credit or debit card if I use Official Payments to make a government payment?
	20.	I have questions about my Chase credit or debit card account. Who should I contact?




	1.	What is the Chase Tax Payment Service? Chase has partnered with Official Payments Corp. to provide the ability for its customers to pay their federal, state and local taxes with their Chase Credit or Debit Card. This service enables credit card members to spread their taxes payments over time according to their schedule and convenience while meeting IRS and State Income Tax deadlines. Additionally, Chase cardholders can earn rewards, points or miles. Certain restrictions, limitations and exclusions apply. Refer to the Rewards Rules and Regulations for Credit Card details and to the Terms and Conditions for Debit Card details. >Back to the Top




	2.	What do you mean by federal, state, and local payments? Federal payments made to the U.S. Treasury for personal and business income tax payments. State payments include both personal income tax payments as well as a wide range of business taxes and fees. Local payments include everything from property and real estate taxes to utility bills to parking and traffic citations. >Back to the Top




	3.	How can I make a federal tax payment? You can make a federal tax payment by visiting our website at www.officialpayments.com/chase. Our secure application offers you the convenience of paying your Federal taxes using your Chase Card. Your payment is processed immediately and you will receive a confirmation number as proof of your payment. The IRS will post the payment to your account based on the Social Security Number or Employer Identification Number entered during the transaction. >Back to the Top




	4.	How can I make a state or local tax payment? You can make a state or local tax payment at www.officialpayments.com/chase. Our secure application offers you the convenience of paying your state or local taxes using your Chase Card. Your payment is processed promptly and you will receive a confirmation number as proof of your payment. The State will post the payment to your account based on the Social Security Number or Employer Identification Number entered during the transaction. >Back to the Top




	5.	What federal tax payments can be paid? • Form 1040 (All types including installment agreement, prior year or advanced payment of a determined deficiency) • Balance Due - Tax Years 1997 – 2008 • Form 4868 Automatic Extension of Time to File - Tax Year 2008 • Form 1040ES Estimated Tax - Tax Year 2008 • Form 1040ES Estimated Tax - Tax Year 2008 • Trust Fund Recovery Penalty Payment - Tax Years 1997 – 2008 • Trust Fund Recovery Penalty Installment Agreement - Tax Years 1997 – 2008 >Back to the Top




	6.	What state or local tax payments can be paid? • State payments including personal income taxes, corporate taxes, license renewals, and more. • Local payments such as parking citation fees, property tax payments, and utility bill payments are also available. Participating states Alabama (Telephone and Internet) Arkansas (Telephone and Internet) California (Telephone and Internet) Connecticut (Telephone and Internet) District of Columbia (Telephone and Internet) Georgia (Telephone and Internet) Illinois (Telephone and Internet) Indiana (Telephone and Internet ) Iowa (Telephone and Internet) Kansas (Internet Only) Louisiana (Telephone and Internet) Maryland (Telephone and Internet) Minnesota (Telephone and Internet) Mississippi (Telephone and Internet) Nebraska (Telephone and Internet) New Jersey (Telephone and Internet) New York (Telephone and Internet) Ohio (Telephone and Internet) Oklahoma (Telephone and Internet) Oregon (Telephone and Internet) Pennsylvania (Telephone and Internet) Rhode Island (Telephone and Internet) Virginia (Telephone and Internet) Washington (Internet Only) West Virginia (Telephone and Internet) Wisconsin (Telephone and Internet) >Back to the Top




	7.	Is there a fee charged for this service? Official Payments Corp. charges a convenience fee to process payments. This fee is paid directly to Official Payments Corp. Government partners do not receive any portion of this fee. The convenience fee for local payments (e.g. property taxes, real estate taxes, parking citations, utility payments, etc.) may vary. You will be notified of the fee before your payment is made.¹ >Back to the Top




	8.	Will I be charged a cash advance fee if I use a Chase credit or debit card? No, your tax payment will be treated like a retail purchase and not a cash advance. >Back to the Top




	9.	Will I receive proof that my transaction was processed? Yes. You will receive a confirmation number at the end of the transaction as proof that your payment has been authorized. >Back to the Top




	10.	How are payments posted to my IRS account? The IRS will match the payment to your single or joint filer tax account based on the Social Security Number entered during the transaction. You should enter the social security number of the first (or primary) person listed on your tax return or form. >Back to the Top




	11.	How are payments posted to my State account? For state and local payments, the government or other entity will match up the unique ID number (Social Security Number, Parcel Number, Account Number, etc.) on the form you filled out to an electronic record they received from Official Payments Corp. of the tax or fee payments containing your unique ID number and whether the payment was made by telephone or Internet. >Back to the Top




	12.	If I'm married and filing jointly, which spouse's Social Security Number should be used to complete the payment? The IRS applies payments based on the social security number entered during the transaction process. To ensure that the payment is properly applied to the joint filer account, use the social security number of the first spouse listed on the tax return. >Back to the Top




	13.	What should I mail to the IRS once my payment is completed? You do need to file your tax return or amended return with the IRS. You do not need to mail in a payment voucher or any other payment information related to your completed payment. We will provide the IRS with the information needed to process and post your payment transaction. >Back to the Top




	14.	What should I mail to the State once my payment is completed? For state income tax returns, you must file the associated paper tax return. If you are requesting an extension by making a payment or making an estimated payment, you should check with your individual state to determine if you need to file the associated paper tax return. >Back to the Top




	15.	How can I be sure that my payment will be timely? The IRS or State payment date will be equal to the date your transaction is authorized and completed. You may pay on time electronically until midnight of the return due date. Therefore, you can make a payment early or on the due date and it will be credited timely. >Back to the Top




	16.	Will the IRS or State receive my credit card or debit card number? No. >Back to the Top




	17.	Do I have to pay the full balance due? You may pay the full balance or make a partial payment through this service. >Back to the Top




	18.	What is the advantage of paying over the Internet or phone by credit card or debit card? There are several advantages. First, the convenience of picking up the phone or going online and making your payment without writing a check and mailing your payment. Second, you could earn rewards, points or miles if your card has a rewards program. Third, if you pay with your credit card, your card may provide revolving credit. Additionally, once you receive your confirmation number, you'll have proof that your payment was received. >Back to the Top




	19.	How do I earn rewards or miles on my credit or debit card if I use Official Payments to make a government payment? To earn rewards you must be enrolled in an eligible rewards program through your credit or debit card. Official Payments Corp. is not responsible for rewards. >Back to the Top




	20.	I have questions about my Chase credit or debit card account. Who should I contact? You should contact Chase Customer Support by calling the toll-free number on the back of your card. >Back to the Top

Terms and Conditions
1 Tax payments made with your credit card or debit card will be subject to a service fee imposed by Official Payments Corporation. The service fee will vary depending on the amount of taxes paid with the card. All payments are processed promptly. The convenience fee will appear on your monthly statement as a separate line item from your tax payment amount. The IRS does not receive any part of this fee. This program is a service of Official Payments Corporation under agreement with the IRS.

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