How to Fill Out Checks to the IRS and State Government
Writing a check to pay your taxes is something you want to get right, but don’t worry, it's a straightforward process. Follow these easy steps to ensure your tax payment check is correctly completed and reaches the IRS without any issues.
First, procedures are subject to change, so we always recommend checking for any updates on the official IRS website and with respective state government’s Department of Revenue.
IRS
For IRS payments, we’ve included an addressed envelope in your tax folder for your convenience. If you prefer to pay online, you can do so here: IRS Online Payment
Make your check, money order or cashier's check payable to United States Treasury.
Please note: Do not send cash through the mail.
Enter the amount using all numbers ($###.##).
Make sure your check or money order includes the following information:
Your name and address
Daytime phone number
Social Security number (the SSN shown first if it's a joint return) or employer identification number
Tax year
Related tax form or notice number
Make sure you sign and date. This can be easily overlooked as you’re writing more information on this check than usual.
Example of a tax payment check to the U.S. Treasury.
Oregon Department of Revenue
We’ve included an addressed envelope in your tax folder for your convenience. If you prefer to pay online, you can do so here: Oregon DOR Online Payment.
Make check payable to: Oregon Department of Revenue
Please note: Do not send cash through the mail.
Write the form name, e.g. “Form OR-40-V,”
Your daytime phone,
The last four digits of your SSN or ITIN,
And the tax year on your payment.
Example of a tax payment to Oregon Department of Revenue.