IRS Taps Global Payments’ Link2Gov for Digital Tax Payments
Event summary
- Global Payments’ Link2Gov selected as preferred digital payments provider by the IRS for the 2026 tax season.
- Link2Gov’s Pay1040.com service enables taxpayers to make federal income tax payments using credit, debit, and digital payment methods.
- The partnership aligns with the March 2025 Executive Order mandating federal agencies to modernize payment systems.
- Link2Gov processed millions of payments for the IRS in the previous year.
The big picture
The IRS’s selection of Global Payments’ Link2Gov underscores the accelerating trend of digital transformation in government services. This partnership aligns with broader federal initiatives to modernize payment systems, reflecting a shift towards electronic disbursements and receipts. Global Payments’ role in facilitating millions of IRS transactions annually highlights its significant scale and expertise in digital payment solutions for government agencies.
What we're watching
- Government Modernization
- How the IRS’s shift to digital payments will impact taxpayer adoption and efficiency.
- Competitive Dynamics
- Whether Global Payments can sustain its lead in government digital payment processing.
- Regulatory Compliance
- The pace at which other federal agencies adopt similar digital payment systems.
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