Changes to TaxCaddy's Pay By Check feature

We’re updating how federal tax payments are handled in TaxCaddy to align with Executive Order 14247, which calls for payments to the federal government (“federal receipts,” including taxes) to be processed electronically
as soon as practicable
, subject to law and limited exceptions.
Changes to TaxCaddy’s Pay By Check Feature
Effective September 21, 2025, the
Pay by Check
feature for federal tax payments will be removed from TaxCaddy, subject to future Treasury guidance.

How to Pay Instead

  • Electronic options available
    :
    • IRS Direct Pay (bank account)
    • EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System)
    • Debit/credit card processors (fees may apply)
  • State and Local Tax Payments
    : The
    Pay by Check
    feature remains available for state and local tax payments at this time.

Tracking in TaxCaddy

  • While the
    Pay by Check
    feature will no longer be available for federal tax payments, TaxCaddy can still be used to track an uploaded federal tax payment.
  • Once a federal tax payment has been made electronically, taxpayers can utilize the
    MARK AS PAID
    feature to ensure that their payment records remain up-to-date.

Pending Items in TaxCaddy

  • Any pending Standard federal tax payments previously sent to your clients will be updated to
    Online Payment
    .

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