Pay Taxes by Credit Card Fee Calculator FAQ

Credit Card Payments for Fees and Taxes CONVENIENCE, FLEXIBILITY, AND REWARDS Enjoy the convenience, flexibility, and rewards of credit card payments for taxes or fees. In cooperation with City of East Lansing, Official Payments Corporation offers individuals and businesses the opportunity to pay taxes or fees by telephone or directly over the Internet. PROVEN SAFE AND RELIABLE This service is safe, reliable and in accordance with all state and government regulations. In order to process your payment, Official Payments Corporation, the credit card service provider, charges a nominal convenience fee based on the amount of the transaction. To calculate the fee on a specific amount click HERE. EASY PAYMENT VIA PHONE OR INTERNET To pay by credit card call the toll free number 1-800-2PAY-TAX^SM (800-272-9829) or visit www.officialpayments.com to pay taxes by credit card over the Internet. (For telephone payments, enter your Jurisdiction Code 3264) You will be asked to enter information such as: The type of tax or fee A bill or invoice number Your credit card information The amount of the tax payment The system will: Tell you the total of your payment including the appropriate fee Obtain approval of the charge Issue an onscreen confirmation number and a printable digital receipt. Confirmation is emailed to users who request it. The charge will also appear on your credit card statement: the tax amount on one line, the convenience fee amount on a separate line.