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Form 1040V: Payment Voucher for Individuals
Treasury Form 1040-V is a Payment Voucher for Individuals that accompanies checks or money orders to cover balances due on 2025 Form 1040, 1040-SR, or 1040-NR. If paying by check, the IRS cannot accept single checks of $100 million or more.
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IRS Form 1040V - Payment Voucher for Individuals
Treasury Form 1040-V is a Payment Voucher for Individuals that accompanies checks or money orders to cover balances due on 2025 Form 1040, 1040-SR, or 1040-NR. If paying by check, the IRS cannot accept single checks of $100 million or more.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not staple or attach Form 1040-V to your return; send it loose in the envelope.
- 2Not making the check payable to "United States Treasury."
- 3Entering cash instead of a check or money order (unless paying in person).
- 4Failing to print Line 4 clearly with your name(s) and address.
- 5Omitting the appropriate tax form identifier on the payment instrument.
Plain English
This form is used when you send a physical payment with your tax return to cover an amount owed. It tells the IRS exactly what you are sending and who it belongs to. You must complete this voucher alongside your check or money order for proper processing.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2026-01-06 16:10:36
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when sending a check or money order to cover an amount due on your 2025 Form 1040, 1040-SR, or 1040-NR.
- Do not use this form when paying electronically online at www.irs.gov/Payments.
- Check Form 1040 instead when filing a standard tax return without sending a payment voucher.
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Use this form or another form?
Filing a joint return
The SSNs listed on the form must match those shown first and second on your return.
✓ Verify both SSN entries.
Paying in cash to an individual partner (max $1,000/day)
You must be registered online at www.acipayonline.com to make this payment.
✓ Confirm registration status.
Making a direct electronic transfer from your bank account without registering for EFTPS
Use the Direct Pay option available on www.irs.gov/Payments.
✓ Ensure you select 'Direct Pay' when paying online.
Deadline or filing window
The voucher is used for payments related to the 2025 tax year. If paying by check, you must ensure the amount listed on Line 3 matches the right side of your payment instrument. There is no stated extension period for this specific form.
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
Line 1 (SSN)
Your social security number (or ITIN) · Form 1040-V, Line 1
Line 3 (Payment Amount)
The exact dollar amount you are paying by check or money order. · Form 1040-V, Line 3
Check Payable To
“United States Treasury” · Instructions for Preparation
Electronic Payment Option
Use www.irs.gov/Payments · Form 1040-V, Page 1 & 2
Cash Payment Limit
Maximum of $1,000 per day per transaction (for retail partners) · Form 1040-V, Page 1
Mailing Address
The specific address shown on the back of the form that applies to your location. · Instructions for Sending In Your Return
Before you submit
- 1Ensure Line 1 contains your SSN (or ITIN if applicable).
- 2Verify that Line 3 shows the exact dollar amount you are paying by check or money order.
- 3Confirm that your name and address on Form 1040-V match those on your return exactly.
- 4Check that your payment method is made payable to “United States Treasury.”
- 5Verify that you have included your daytime phone number and SSN/ITIN on the check or money order itself.
- 6Confirm that if filing jointly, the correct SSN (first listed) is entered on Line 1 of Form 1040-V.
- 7Ensure this voucher is not stapled to your tax return or payment before mailing.
How to file this form
- 1Complete Line 1 with your Social Security Number (SSN), ensuring it matches the first SSN on a joint return.
- 2Enter your name(s) and address exactly as shown on your return onto Line 4 of Form 1040-V.
- 3Fill in Line 3 with the exact amount you are paying by check or money order, making sure this matches the amount written on the right side of your payment.
- 4Prepare your physical payment (check/money order) payable to “United States Treasury,” and ensure it includes your name, address, phone number, and SSN/ITIN.
- 5Place Form 1040-V, your tax return, and your payment loose inside the envelope; do not staple them together.
- 6Mail the complete package to the appropriate IRS mailing address based on where you reside.
Known limitations
- 1If paying online at www.irs.gov/Payments, Form 1040-V should not be completed.
- 2A single check for an amount of $100 million or more cannot be accepted by the IRS.
- 3When sending a payment over $100 million by check, the payment must be spread across two or more checks, with each check being less than $100 million.
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Personal Info
3 items
Enter your legal first and last name as shown on your Social Security card.
Your SSN must match IRS records exactly.
Current mailing address including street, city, state, and ZIP code.
Filing Status
1 items
Select: Single, Married Filing Jointly, Married Filing Separately, Head of Household, or Qualifying Surviving Spouse.
Income
1 items
Sum of all income sources — wages, interest, dividends, business income, capital gains, unemployment, retirement, and other income.
Adjustments
1 items
Total income minus above-the-line deductions such as IRA contributions, student loan interest, and HSA contributions.
Deductions
1 items
Choose the higher of the standard deduction for your filing status or total itemized deductions from Schedule A.
Tax
1 items
AGI minus deductions. This determines your tax bracket and the amount of tax owed.
Payments
1 items
Sum of federal tax withheld, estimated tax payments, and refundable credits like the Child Tax Credit.
Signatures
1 items
You must sign and date the return. Unsigned returns are invalid.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->The current edition is 20/25, dated December 22, 2025. The source directs users to www.irs.gov/Payments for general information and options.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the revision reads 20/25.
- Fee — check that no fee is charged by the IRS for electronic payments (though card processors may charge one).
- Mailing address — verify the specific mailing address based on your state of residence (e.g., Alabama, Florida, Georgia, etc.).
- Signature — confirm you have printed or typed all required fields clearly before sending.
- Payment Payee — check that the check/money order is payable to “United States Treasury.”
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After you file
- 1Do not staple Form 1040-V to your return or to your payment; instead, place them loose in the envelope.
- 2If paying by check, ensure your name and address appear on the check or money order.
- 3When making a payment electronically through IRS Direct Pay, an immediate confirmation is received that the payment has been made.
- 4If using a check for electronic funds transfer, funds may be withdrawn from the account as soon as the same day the payment is received.
Sources
- SRCInstructions p.1 — Form 1040-V is a statement sent with a check or money order for any balance due on your 2025 Form 1040, 1040-SR, or 1040-NR.
- SRCInstructions p.1 — Line 1 requires entering the social security number (SSN), and if filing jointly, it must be the SSN shown first on your return.
- SRCInstructions p.1 — Line 3 is for entering the amount paid by check or money order.
- SRCInstructions p.1 — When paying online at www.irs.gov/Payments, Form 1040-V should not be completed.
- SRCInstructions p.2 — The IRS offers ways to pay using an Online Account (no fees) via www.irs.gov/Account.
- SRCInstructions p.1 — Checks must be made payable to “United States Treasury.”
- SRCInstructions p.1 — If filing jointly, when making a cash payment, you must enter the SSN shown first on your return and also list the appropriate 2025 form (e.g., “2025 Form 1040”).
Common confusion points
What SSN do I use on Line 1 if I am filing jointly?
The Social Security Number shown first on your return must be entered.
→ Enter that specific SSN.
When should I enter my Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)?
It should be entered wherever the form requests an SSN.
→ Use the ITIN in place of the SSN.
How do I write the payment amount on my check?
The amount must appear on the right side of the check formatted as $ XXX.XX, without dashes or lines.
→ Write it exactly like this: $ 123.45.
What should the payee line say on my check/money order?
It must be payable to “United States Treasury.”
→ Make sure that exact wording is used.
If I pay in cash, what do I need to do first?
You must be registered online at www.acipayonline.com before making a cash payment.
→ Complete the registration process first.
What if my address is foreign?
If you have a foreign address, complete the spaces provided below the main address area on Form 1040-V.
Should I staple Form 1040-V to my tax return or payment?
Do not staple it; place the voucher loose in the envelope along with your tax return and payment.
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- The payment voucher helps cover the 'Amount you owe' line of the associated tax return.
Questions about IRS Form 1040V
What is IRS Form 1040V used for?
This form is used when you send a physical payment with your tax return to cover an amount owed. It tells the IRS exactly what you are sending and who it belongs to. You must complete this voucher alongside your check or money order for proper processing.
Who must file IRS Form 1040V?
Individuals file Treasury Form 1040-V when they send a check or money order to pay any balance due on their 2025 Form 1040, 1040-SR, or 1040-NR.
What information does IRS Form 1040V require?
The form collects your SSN (or ITIN), the amount being paid (Line 3), and your name(s) and address (Line 4). If filing jointly, it also requires the second SSN on Line 2.
When is IRS Form 1040V due?
The Form 1040-V is used when sending a payment for the 2025 tax year. There is no specific due date listed for the voucher itself; it accompanies your return.
Where do I file IRS Form 1040V?
If mailing, the address depends on where you live (e.g., Alabama, Florida, Georgia, etc.). If paying online at www.irs.gov/Payments, this form is not required.
How do I complete IRS Form 1040V?
First, enter your SSN(s) on Lines 1 and 2. Next, write the amount being paid on Line 3, making sure it matches the right side of your check. Finally, print clearly by filling out Line 4 with your name(s) and full home address.
What happens if IRS Form 1040V is filed incorrectly?
Failure to properly complete Form 1040-V can cause delays in processing your payment; for example, if you do not include the correct tax form identification (e.g., "2025 Form 1040").
What SSN do I use on Line 1 if I am filing jointly?
The Social Security Number shown first on your return must be entered. Enter that specific SSN.
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