You can pay with American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa. You'll generally be charged a fee of about 2.49 percent, but rebates, airline miles, tax-preparation discounts or other special offers can offset or defray the cost.

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What to do if you can't pay tax bill by April 17?

Form 9465: The IRS generally rubber-stamps any installment plan you propose up to $10,000 within three years. You'll face a $43 setup fee, interest charges and late-payment penalties on the unpaid balance. If you fail to make the payments, you'll face an additional $24 fee to reinstate the plan.


How much will "convenience" cost?
What it will cost to use your credit card
AMOUNT	2.49 percent fee
$100	$2.49
$500	$12.45
$1,000	$24.90
$2,500	$62.25
$5,000	$124.50
$10,000	$249.00
$25,000	$622.50
$50,000	$1,245.00
$100,000	$2,490.00

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