Pay Business Taxes with a Credit Card

Tax season doesn't have to be a drain on your liquidity. At Payables Guide, we show you how to leverage Melio to pay federal and state taxes using your business credit card—allowing you to earn rewards and extend your cash flow when it matters most.

Which Taxes Can You Pay?

Melio can be used to pay a wide variety of tax obligations, including:

  • • Federal Income Tax
  • • State Income Tax
  • • Estimated Tax Payments
  • • Sales & Use Tax
  • • Payroll Taxes
  • • Property Taxes

The Strategy: Fee vs. Rewards

While Melio charges a 2.9% fee for credit card payments, many business owners find the trade-off highly valuable. If you are using a premium rewards card, the points earned combined with a sign-up bonus can often outweigh the fee.

More importantly, paying taxes via credit card gives you an extra 30-45 days of float. This prevents you from having to pull vital working capital out of your business all at once.

How to Pay Your Taxes in 3 Minutes

  1. Add Tax Authority: Search for the IRS or your State Department of Revenue in the Melio vendor list.
  2. Enter Details: Provide your account or voucher information exactly as it appears on your tax form.
  3. Schedule & Pay: Choose your credit card as the payment method and schedule the delivery to ensure it arrives before the deadline.

Don't Let Taxes Drain Your Cash

Start earning rewards on your tax payments today with Melio.

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