Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Fortune
Fortune
Dia Adams

Can you pay your taxes with a credit card? It’s possible, but the extra convenience comes with steep costs

Two people going over forms on the couch. (Credit: Getty Images)

After completing their taxes this year, many Americans will face the unpleasant reality that due to insufficient withholdings, they owe the IRS more money. Some might be tempted to just charge it on a rewards credit card. Why not earn a few extra points?

Then there are the freelancers who might prefer to hold onto their 1099 cash and make quarterly tax payments with a cashback card. Why shouldn’t they rack up some points and squeeze a little extra value out of Uncle Sam?

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.