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Does IRS (Direct Pay)
code as Government?

Know exactly how your credit card will categorize a purchase at IRS (Direct Pay) — before you tap.

Codes as expected
VisaMastercard
MCC Code
9311
Category
Tax Payments
Reward Category
Government
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Citi Double Cash
2% back on all purchases
2% back
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Frequently asked questions
What MCC code does IRS (Direct Pay) use?
IRS (Direct Pay) uses MCC 9311 — Tax Payments. This is the four-digit Merchant Category Code assigned to IRS (Direct Pay) by card networks and determines how your purchase is categorized for rewards.
Does IRS (Direct Pay) count as tax payments for credit card rewards?
Yes — IRS (Direct Pay) codes as Tax Payments (MCC 9311), so purchases here should earn bonus rewards on cards that offer a tax payments category bonus.
Which credit card earns the most rewards at IRS (Direct Pay)?
The best card depends on how IRS (Direct Pay) codes. Since it uses MCC 9311 (Tax Payments), look for cards that offer bonus rewards in that category. Check the card recommendations above for the top options.