How to Make a Payment Using Revenue Online
Before submitting a payment by credit/debit card or e-check, be sure to visit the Tax Payment Options web page to verify whether you can use this payment method for the tax type you wish to pay. To submit payment using a credit card, debit card or e-check, follow these steps:
- Begin by accessing Revenue Online. You do not need to log in to make a payment.
- Locate the “Payment Options” box on the Revenue Online homepage.
- Click “Make a Payment.”
- Read the information about the various service fees and processing timelines before selecting a payment option.
- Select either “Debit or Credit Card” or “E-Check.”
- Note: The steps for each option are the same after this point.
- Fill in the boxes for each of the steps below:
- Step 1: Enter Taxpayer Information
- Step 2: Click “Add/Edit Payment”
- In the pop-up window, click “Add Payment.”
- Complete each field:
- Account Type - Most will select Individual Income Tax. If you do not see your specific account type, you may be required to sign in to make a payment.
- ID Type - use your Colorado Account Number (CAN), Social Security Number (SSN), or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), OR
- ID Number - Enter the digits of the identification number (no slashes or dashes)
- Filing Period - For Individuals, enter December 31st and the year for which you owe. For example, if you are paying your Individual Income Tax for 2020, enter 12/31/2020. Otherwise, enter the period end date as required for your specific tax-type.
- Payment Type - Most will select "Bill Payment." However, select the option that best fits why you are paying (e.g. Estimated Payment, Return Payment, etc.).
- Amount - Enter the dollar amount (excluding processing fees) that you are paying.
- Click “Add” and then click “OK” in the summary window.
- Click the “Pay Online” button to be redirected to the Colorado.gov Secured Online Payment Process.
- Follow the prompts to enter your credit/debit card information or complete the electronic check.
Additional Payment Assistance
If you need additional assistance submitting a payment through Revenue Online, visit the Revenue Online Payment Help web page for more information.
You can also visit the Denver Metro Taxpayer Service Center to make a payment using a credit/debit card. Please make a "Taxpayer Service" appointment prior to your visit and be sure to enter through Entrance B.