Is there a fee charged for using my credit card to pay my taxes?
Yes. Please be aware that tax authorities use third-party processors for credit card transactions, and those processors charge a separate "convenience fee."
This fee is typically a percentage of your total payment (often around 1.8% to 2.5%) and is paid directly to the processor, not to your CPA or the tax agency. For large tax balances, this fee can be significant. To avoid this surcharge, pay via direct bank transfer (ACH) or wire, which typically carries minimal costs.
