面对现实：缴税并不是任何人经营自己的业务的最喜欢的部分。该过程可能很耗时，并充满了令人困惑的文书工作。但是，如果有一种方法可以使您的联邦税简单快捷地付款怎么办？好消息是，美国国税局（IRS）拥有一个可以做到这一点的EFTPS系统，而且它是免费的。那么，什么是EFTP，您该怎么办？继续阅读以了解有关EFTP的所有信息。
什么是EFTP？
In 1996, the U.S. Department of the Treasury created the EFTPS website for businesses and individuals to pay their federal tax payments electronically. But, what does EFTPS stand for? EFTPS stands for the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System. The site allows the following individuals or organizations to process federal tax payments:
- Businesses
- 个人
- 联邦机构
- Tax professionals
- 薪资服务
您可以使用EFTP缴纳的税款
你可以付款allfederal taxes using the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System. Take a look at the most common federal tax payments small business owners make.
工资单taxes:您必须扣留和汇款payroll taxesif you are an employer. Some of the taxes you withhold from your employees include income, Social Security, and Medicare taxes. Because Social Security and Medicare taxes are under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA), you must also contribute a matching employer portion for FICA taxes. In addition to income andFICA税, you also typically need to pay into the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) and国家失业税（Suta）作为雇主。您可以通过EFTP缴纳FICA，联邦收入和联邦失业税。
Estimated taxes:与员工不同，自雇人士do not have taxes withheld from income. Instead, you make预估税payments for your federal income tax liability if you’re self-employed. Self-employed individuals can make estimated tax payments weekly, monthly, or quarterly using EFTPS.
Self-employment tax:除非您被合并（例如公司），否则必须付款self-employment tax。Self-employment tax includes Social Security and Medicare taxes.
Corporate taxes:If your business is a公司, you can use EFTPS to pay your federalcorporate taxes。
Excise tax:联邦政府有消费税for certain goods, such as gasoline and alcohol. If your business sells these types of goods, you may need to collect excise tax from customers at the point of sale. You can use EFTPS to pay the federal excise taxes online or over the phone.
您如何使用EFTP？
那么，EFTP如何工作？使用IRS EFTP，您可以每天24小时，每周7天，每年365天签名，以赚取或安排联邦税款。该系统允许您提前安排最多一年的付款。
在线EFTPS通过密码，个人身份码（PIN）和Taxpayer Identification Number（锡）。如果您是生意而不是个人，请使用您的联邦雇主身份证号码(FEIN) as your TIN. A TIN can also be your Social Security Number (SSN).
If you need to process a tax payment over the phone, you can use the EFTPS voice response system. When using the phone to make payments, you do not need to enter your EFTPS login password. However, you doneed to have your TIN and PIN handy to use the voice response system.
After enrollment (which we’ll talk about later), enter your banking information to transfer funds from your bank account to the EFTPS. In your EFTPS account, you can also:
- Verify your bank account for tax payments
- Change your bank account
- Terminate an EFTPS enrollment you are no longer using
- Pay federal taxes
- View payment history
Enrolling in EFTPS
在使用EFTP付款之前，您必须注册EFTPS tax processing website。The enrollment process is easy and free.
如果您要求新的雇主身份证号码（EIN）并表示您将有联邦税款，则会自动在EFTP中预先注册。国税局向您通知您有关该预注册的信息，您可以在收到通知后激活您的帐户。
If you are not pre-enrolled, you can sign up directly on the website or by calling EFTPS.
您需要三个信息来注册EFTP：
- TIN:您的纳税人身份证号码可以是您的社会安全号码（如果您是独资经营者）或您的业务EIN
- 银行帐户和路线编号：You can use either a personal or business bank account
- Name and address:如果您要缴纳个人税，请使用您的个人信息。如果您要缴纳业务税，请使用您的业务姓名和地址
如何注册EFTP
收集必要的注册信息后，请在网站上选择“注册”。因为您正在作为一家业务注册，请选择“业务”选项。输入请求的信息并提交您的申请。
The IRS must verify the information on the application. After the IRS verifies your application, you receive your PIN in the mail within five to seven business days.
收到PIN后，必须设置密码。要设置EFTPS帐户的密码，请访问网站并选择“登录”。在页面上选择“需要密码”选项。输入您的锡，然后将其引导到适当的部分中。
When you log into your account for the first time, you must verify your bank information and enrollment number. Find your enrollment number on the EFTPS letter containing your PIN. After your information is verified, select “Next” and choose your password.
After you create your password, your account is set up, and you can now use it to make your EFTPS payments.
用EFTP进行税款
Remitting your tax payments using EFTPS is a breeze. To do so, log into your EFTPS account and select “Make a Payment.” The website gives step-by-step instructions to complete the payment process.
After you make your payment, you receive a confirmation number that serves as a payment receipt. Save a copy of the receipt for your records. The EFTPS only keeps 16 months of records in your online account. You can review your payment history over the phone or online.
The money transfers on the date that you specify. Again, you can schedule tax payments up to 365 days in advance.
If you need to cancel or change your scheduled payment, you can do so up to two days before the scheduled transfer date. For timely payments using EFTPS, schedule your payment at least one day before the due date by 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
Someone else makes my tax payments for me. Do I still need to enroll in EFTPS?
美国财政部不需要任何人参加EFTP。但是，拥有自己的EFTP帐户以跟踪联邦税款仍然是一个好主意。
If you use an accountant or payroll software for taxes, you can sign in at any time to make sure that your accountant or payroll company paid your taxes.
作为雇主，无论您的薪水外包如何，您都应对联邦税的及时付款负责。任何滞纳金或罚款最终都是您的责任。注册自己的EFTPS帐户可以监视付款，以确保您不会错过或延迟付款。
EFTP将如何与您联系？
有这么多骗局试图获取您的机密信息，您必须知道EFTP如何与用户联系。EFTP和美国财政部都通过邮政服务对应。
美国财政部将nevercontact you via email. If you receive an email claiming to be from the EFTPS or U.S. Department of the Treasury, it is likely a scam.Do not响应任何个人信息。相反，将电子邮件报告给美国财政部，将其转发给美国财政部phishing@irs.gov。Or, call the Treasury directly with the information.
您可以收到一个电话从美国the Treasury if you have been in prior contact. But, use caution with phone calls. The IRS or Treasury Department only calls after sending a notice in the mail.
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