How to Pay

Use your MasterCard card to pay 2004 federal income taxes by one of the following methods:

• Method 1: Prepare a paper return, then make your payment by phone using one of the two numbers listed below, or online at the service provider web sites.
• Method 2: Prepare your return electronically using one of the many tax preparation software packages available. Make your payment by phone using one of the two numbers listed below, or online at the service provider web sites.
• Method 3: Have an authorized tax preparer electronically prepare and file your income tax return through the IRS e-file system and then make payment by phone using one of the two numbers listed below, or online at the service provider web sites.

What to Pay

The IRS card acceptance program for tax payments begins January 1, 2005.

• Taxpayers may make payment on any balance due amount for federal forms 1040, 4868, and 1040-ES.
• Individual taxpayers that have installment agreements with the IRS for the current year and for tax years 2001, 2002, and 2003 will be able to make their installment payments with their MasterCard cards via Official Payments Corp or PAY1040.com.
• Beginning January 1, 2005, individual taxpayers who receive delinquent balance-due return payment notices from the IRS for taxes owed for tax year 2003 will have the option of paying their tax obligations with their MasterCard cards via Official Payments Corp or PAY1040.com.

Ways to Pay

This year, taxpayers can use their MasterCard cards to pay their 2004 federal income taxes by phone or over the Internet. Just call one of the toll-free, automated phone numbers below using a touch-tone phone and follow the payment provider system prompts, or log onto one of the Web sites below and follow the instructions.

Note: Tax payments may vary by payment provider.

Convenience Fees

Cardholders will be charged a convenience fee, which will vary based upon the taxes due and payment provider selected. Your monthly card statement will contain two separate entries related to the federal income tax payment. The first entry indicates the amount of tax paid and identifies the merchant as "US Treasury Tax Payment." A second entry shows the amount of the convenience fee and is identified as "Tax Payment Convenience Fee".

For more information about convenience fees please visit the payment provider websites listed above.

Questions Regarding Your Card

Contact your MasterCard issuer to inquire about the following:

• Accumulating points or rewards.
• Individual interest rates.
• Available credit line.

Questions Regarding a Completed Tax Payment:

Depending upon the payment provider selected when initiating your payment, you can call the following toll-free customer service numbers for questions about specific tax payment transactions.

General Questions About the Program

You can call MasterCard at 1-800-MC-Assist for general questions about the program.

Your Tax Obligation

For more information regarding your tax obligation, call the IRS toll free number (1-800-829-1040) or visit the IRS at www.irs.gov.

Additional information may be added during the program period as necessary.