Fill out Form 1040-V (Payment Voucher) online
Form 1040-V is a payment voucher that accompanies a check or money order when you mail a payment for the balance due on your Form 1040. It helps the IRS process your payment accurately and match it to your tax return.
How to fill out Form 1040-V (Payment Voucher)
Complete your Form 1040 first
Finish your Form 1040 to determine the amount you owe. The balance due on line 37 of your 1040 is the amount you will enter on Form 1040-V.
Fill in your personal information
Enter your name, address, and Social Security number on the voucher exactly as they appear on your Form 1040. If filing jointly, include both names and SSNs.
Enter the payment amount
Write the amount you are paying in the payment amount box. This should match the balance due on your Form 1040.
Prepare and mail your payment
Make your check or money order payable to "United States Treasury." Write your SSN, daytime phone number, and "Form 1040" on the payment. Mail the voucher and payment together to the IRS address listed in the instructions for your state.
About Form 1040-V (Payment Voucher)
Who needs this form
Taxpayers who owe a balance on their Form 1040 and choose to pay by mailing a check or money order. If you pay electronically (IRS Direct Pay, EFTPS, or credit/debit card), you do not need to file Form 1040-V.
Where to submit
Mail Form 1040-V along with your check or money order to the IRS address listed in the instructions. Do not staple or attach the voucher to your payment or your return.
Source and content freshness
- Reviewed: 2026-02-24
- Check the latest official form instructions for the filing year that applies to you.
- Filing deadlines may shift for weekends and holidays. Verify due dates with official instructions.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Mailing the payment to the wrong IRS address (the address depends on your state)
- Not writing your Social Security number and "Form 1040" on the check or money order
- Stapling or taping the voucher to the check instead of sending them loose in the envelope
- Sending cash instead of a check or money order
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