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Form 1040-V: Payment Voucher

A one-page voucher you send with a check or money order when paying a balance due on Form 1040. It helps the IRS credit your payment correctly.

2025 version
Source: Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

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Instructions for filling out Form 1040-V: Payment Voucher

This template is used for official filing and documentation. Below are detailed instructions for completing, requirement details, and submission rules.

Who needs to fill out this document?

This form is designed for use by legal entities, individuals, or authorized representatives in the following cases:

  • Taxpayers paying a balance due by check.
  • People filing a paper return with a payment.
  • E-filers mailing a separate payment.

What you will need before starting

Before filling out the interactive form, prepare the following details and documents:

1. SSNYour SSN, and your spouse's if filing jointly.
2. Amount paidExactly as on your check or money order.
3. Name and addressAs shown on your return.
4. Check or money orderPayable to 'United States Treasury'.

Step-by-step filling process

  1. Enter SSN and amount: Lines 1-3.
  2. Enter name and address: Line 4.
  3. Prepare the check: Write your name, address, SSN, tax year and 'Form 1040' on it.
  4. Mail without stapling: Mail to the address for your state in the instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Do I have to pay by check?

No. Paying online through Direct Pay, EFTPS or your IRS account is faster.

Should I staple the voucher?

No. Put the voucher and check loose in the envelope.

Can I use it for estimated payments?

No. Use the vouchers from Form 1040-ES.

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