PAY YOUR TAXES WITH PLASTIC - State Tax Department Accepting Credit Cards

(01/24/2003)

Short on cash? This service may be of "interest" to you. West Virginia tax officials are accepting payments by credit card this year for personal and business taxes. Taxpayers may pay with American Express, Visa, Discover and MasterCard. Those paying with a credit card will be charged at least one extra dollar to Official Payments Corporation for the service. The company charges a dollar for payments up to $40 and 2.5 percent for exceeding amounts. To make payments by credit card, you may log onto the Official Payments web site, that touts the slogan "Pay your taxes and fees online in 6 easy steps!" "Charging your taxes and fees is a convenient way to give yourself some extra time to pay and maximize your credit card rewards. You may earn a point, mile, or money back for every dollar you charge, depending on your credit card's reward program." www.officialpayments.com or call 1-800-272-9829. Those paying over the phone need to use the jurisdiction code 5700. Credit card payments are possible due to a partnership among the state Tax Department, the State Treasurer's office and a private vendor.

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