September 15 is Due Date to Pay Third-Quarter Federal Estimated Taxes

RESTON, Va., Sept. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Official Payments Corp., a leading provider of electronic payment solutions, reminds those who pay federal estimated quarterly taxes that the third-quarter federal estimated payment for tax year 2011 is due Thursday, September 15. Taxpayers can pay electronically using credit cards, debit cards or other payment options online through Official Payments.

"Official Payments was the first electronic payment company to partner with the IRS, and we're proud to offer more payment options than any other provider," said Alex P. Hart, President and CEO of Tier Technologies, Inc., the parent company of Official Payments.  "Taxpayers can register on our website at www.OfficialPayments.com/fed and schedule all of their quarterly payments for the entire tax year. And if their credit card program allows, they can earn reward points just by doing something they have to do anyway — pay their taxes."

Even people who wait until the last minute can rely on Official Payments to make sure their estimated taxes are officially paid.  Taxpayers can realize a variety of benefits, from cash management to convenience to card reward points, with no last-minute trips to the post office required.

To find out if you are subject to estimated tax payments or to learn more about making 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 Corp.

Official Payments Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Tier Technologies, Inc., is a leading provider of electronic payment solutions for the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS), 27 state governments, the District of Columbia, over 4,600 local and municipal government agencies, more than 350 colleges and universities, and other public and private interests in all 50 states. Official Payments customers can 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 Bill Me Later via online, telephone, point of sale and other channels. Visit https://www.OfficialPayments.com for more information.

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.

SOURCE Official Payments Corp.

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