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EFTPS Enrollment Guide Preparing for 2026

by Demi Vinke, CPA, Larson Gross

Starting on January 1, 2026, all payments to the IRS will be required to be made electronically. For businesses, the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) tax payment service is provided by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

 

  1. Enroll online at www.eftps.gov. You will need:
    1. Business Employer Identification Number (EIN)
    2. Banking account number and routing number (must be a US bank)
    3. Address and name of business as they appear on IRS tax document 
  2. Wait for PIN to arrive in the mail (about 7 business days)
  3. Once PIN is received, go to www.eftps.gov and click “Log In”. Before logging in, initial registration with ID.me or Login.gov will be needed.

 

Register and/or authenticate with ID.me or Login.gov 

For ID.me, if a US based phone number is not available, then a video call with identity documentation will need to be set up. The documentation used will include a passport, government issued ID & a secondary document such as a bank statement and these items will need to be uploaded as part of a video call with an agent to confirm your identity.

  – Click on “Need a Password”

  – Enter entity EIN & PIN

  – Verify banking info or EFTPS enrollment number (located on PIN letter) and select “Next“

  – Create new internet password

 

4. Make your payment – choose tax type Form 8813 – Partnership Withholding Tax (Sec. 1446)

To Make a Payment

  • Select Make a Payment
  • Select Federal Tax Payment
  • Select Business as taxpayer typer
  • Choose tax form > Form 8813 – Partnership Withholding Tax (Sec. 1446)
  • Select appropriate tax quarter and tax year the payment is being made for
  • Enter payment amount

 

5. Save a copy of the Payment Confirmation page as a receipt and provide to Larson Gross.

Note – While the EFTPS payment satisfies the tax payment required with Form 8813, it does not fulfill the filing requirement. Form 8813 must still be printed and mailed to the IRS.”

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Demi Vinke

Demi Vinke

Manager, Larson Gross

Demi joined the Larson Gross team in 2016 after graduating from Western Washington University, where she received a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Shortly thereafter, Demi received her master’s degree in accounting from Western Governors University and obtained her CPA license. 

 

Demi performs tax planning and preparation services for a wide range of individuals and businesses. She has spent the majority of her career serving on the International Tax team, gaining a specialization on foreign individuals with international tax matters. Demi is passionate about helping her clients navigate the complexities of international taxes.