Instructions for Form 2290
taxmap/instr2/i2290-010.htm#TXMP7ad512b7There are three methods to pay the tax.
- Electronic funds withdrawal (direct debit) if filing electronically.
- Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS).
- Check or money order using the payment voucher.
You must pay the tax in full with your Form 2290.
taxmap/instr2/i2290-010.htm#TXMP270883fctaxmap/instr2/i2290-010.htm#TXMP2923e3adIf you are filing Form 2290 electronically, you can authorize
a direct debit to make your payment. For more information on
e-file, visit the IRS website at
www.irs.gov/efile.
taxmap/instr2/i2290-010.htm#TXMP125720bbUsing EFTPS is voluntary, but you must enroll in EFTPS before
you can use it. To get more information or to enroll in EFTPS, visit the EFTPS
website at
www.eftps.gov or call 1-800-555-4477.
If you make your payment using EFTPS, do not include the payment
voucher. If filing a paper Form 2290, mail Form 2290 to the Department of the
Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Cincinnati, OH 45999-0031.
taxmap/instr2/i2290-010.htm#TXMP29c7b380For EFTPS payments to be on time, you must initiate the transaction
at least 1 business day before the date the payment is due.
taxmap/instr2/i2290-010.htm#TXMP38c5684dIf you use this method, you must also complete the payment voucher.
See
Payment voucher below.
- Do not send cash. Make your check or money order payable to
the United States Treasury. Write your name, address, EIN,
Form 2290,
and the date (as entered in
Box 3) on your payment. - Detach the voucher and send it with the Form 2290, both copies
of Schedule 1, and your payment. If you filed electronically, do not send Form
2290 and Schedule 1 with the payment voucher. See
Where To File earlier.
- Do not staple your payment to the voucher or Form 2290.
taxmap/instr2/i2290-010.htm#TXMP49abb2b8Complete Form 2290-V, Payment Voucher. If you have your Form
2290 prepared by a third party, provide this payment voucher to the return
preparer.
taxmap/instr2/i2290-010.htm#TXMP50de4635Enter your EIN. If you do not have an EIN, see
Employer Identification Number (EIN), earlier.
taxmap/instr2/i2290-010.htm#TXMP2299c93fEnter the amount you are paying with Form 2290.
taxmap/instr2/i2290-010.htm#TXMP58275ecfEnter the same date that you entered on Form 2290, Part I, line
1.
taxmap/instr2/i2290-010.htm#TXMP3302927fEnter your name and address exactly as shown on Form 2290. Print
your name clearly.