Federal housing law
0220 Publ 5250 (PDF)
Federal housing law as enacted — verbatim and citable.
- Edition
- 2026-10-03
- Last updated
- 2026-10-04
- Jurisdiction
- United States
Official source: IRS Forms, Instructions & Publications (https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p5250.pdf), retrieved 2026-10-03. U.S. Government work (17 U.S.C. § 105).
How to Pay Taxes with Cash at a Retail Partner¶
Follow these steps or go to IRS.gov/paywithcash to make a cash payment at a retail partner:
At least seven days prior to your tax payment due date, visit IRS.gov/paywithcash and follow the instructions to make a cash payment through OfficialPayments.com/fed and PayNearMe.
You’ll receive an email from Official Payments confirming your information. The IRS will then verify your information. The verification process may take two to three days.
After the IRS verifies your information, PayNearMe will send you an email with a link to your payment code, instructions and store locations. Either print the payment code or send it to your smartphone.
Final Step - Completing your payment¶
Go to one of the retail stores listed in the PayNearMe email and ask the clerk to scan or enter your payment code. You will receive a receipt from the store clerk after they accept your cash. This receipt is confirmation of your payment and should be kept for your records.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is there a fee?
There is a PayNearMe processing fee of $3.99 per payment.
How long does it take for my payment to post?
It usually takes two business days for your payment to post to your account. Be sure to make your payment in plenty of time before your due date to avoid interest and penalties.
Is there a limit to how much I can pay?
Payments limited to $1,000 per day. Other limits apply.
Where can I make my cash payment?
This cash option is only available at participating locations in some states. Visit http://paynearme.com/en/ approved-payment-locations/ to find a location near you.
Who do I call if I have an issue?
Contact PayNearMe customer service at 888-714-0004 if you have issues making your payment.
What should I do if I received an email from the IRS about making a cash payment but have not attempted to do so?
The IRS continues to remind taxpayers to watch out for “https://www.irs.gov/uac/report-phishing”email schemes. Taxpayers will only receive an email from OfficialPayments.com or PayNearMe if they have initiated the payment process. Report all unsolicited email claiming to be from the IRS or an IRS-related function to phishing@irs.gov.
Publication 5250 (Rev. 2-2020) Catalog Number 68870K Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service www.irs.gov