NORCROSS, Ga., April 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Official Payments,
a leading provider of electronic payment solutions, reminds those
who pay federal estimated quarterly taxes that the first-quarter
federal estimated payment for tax year 2012 is due Tuesday, April 17, 2012. Typically, the
first-quarter payment is due on April
15, which this year falls on a Sunday. Monday, April 16, coincides with Emancipation
Day, a legal holiday in Washington,
D.C., so taxpayers get two extra days to file their annual
federal returns, which are due on April
17 this year.
"This extension is great news for all the people who wait until
the last minute to pay taxes," said Alex P.
Hart, President and CEO of Official Payments. "Now they have
two extra days to make their estimated payments. All they need to
do is go to www.OfficialPayments.com/fed and use a debit or credit
card to pay online. And since we process payments the same day,
taxpayers can rest assured knowing their estimated taxes are
officially paid."
Official Payments accepts a variety of payment types, including
Visa, American Express, Discover and MasterCard debit and credit
cards, electronic checks, and Bill Me Later. In fact, Official
Payments offers more payment options than any other electronic
payment provider.
To find out if you are subject to federal estimated tax payments
or to learn more about making federal estimated tax payments,
please contact the Internal Revenue Service at 1-800-829-1040 or
visit the IRS website at www.irs.gov.
About Official Payments
Official Payments Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OPAY) is a leading
provider of electronic payment solutions in the biller direct
market. Headquartered in Norcross,
Georgia, the company provides enhanced electronic payment
services that include multiple payment choices, payment channels,
and bill payment products and services to over 4,700 clients in all
50 states and the District of
Columbia. Official Payments serves clients in multiple
markets including federal, state, and local governments,
educational institutions, and utilities. Consumers may pay federal
taxes, state and local taxes, property taxes, and other bills such
as utilities and college tuition with credit cards, debit cards,
electronic checks and alternative payment methods via online,
telephone, point of sale and other channels by visiting
www.OfficialPayments.com. Corporate information is available at
www.OPAY.OfficialPayments.com.
Official Payments is not a tax advisor and does not provide
advice on any tax requirements. Use of any information from this
announcement or site or any other web site referred to is for
general information only and does not represent personal tax advice
either expressed or implied. You are encouraged to seek
professional tax advice for tax questions and assistance.
The tax due dates outlined in this release are obtained from a
taxing authority and it is not the responsibility of Official
Payments to communicate any changes or updates. Taxpayers are
responsible for determining tax deadlines.
SOURCE Official Payments