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Payment options for e-filed 2290 returns with a balance due

If you are electronically filing a 2290 return with a balance due, the following payment options are available.
  • Electronic funds withdrawal (EFW)
     - Enter
    X
     in the
    Electronic funds withdrawal for balance due returns
     field on the
    ELF
     screen in the
    Return
     folder. The payment must be made with the filing of Form 2290 and will be withdrawn on the day the IRS receives the file.
    note
    The
    Electronic funds withdrawal for balance due returns
     field is a required entry if you want the IRS to withdraw funds. You also need to complete the bank information in the
    Bank
     screen.
  • Electronic funds transfer (EFT)
     - Enter
    X
     in the
    Print filing instruction with EFTPS method
     field on the
    Letter
     screen in the
    General
     folder. If using the ACH debit remittance method, the client should contact an EFTPS Financial Agent of the US Treasury and direct the agent to initiate a withdrawal from the client’s account. If using the ACH credit remittance method, the client should contact a financial institution that can initiate the tax payment.
  • Credit or Debit card
     - Enter
    X
    in the
    Print filing instructions with Credit or Debit card method
    field on the
    Letter
     screen in the
    General
     folder. If your client is using this method of payment, they should find a payment processor at IRS.gov/PaybyCard. The service provider charges a convenience fee for this method.

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