Partnership between the IRS and Global Payments enables digital payments, including cards and digital wallets, for secure, customer-friendly tax payments

Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN) today announced that its Link2Gov, LLC business has been selected by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as its preferred digital payments provider this tax season to streamline and enhance the tax paying experience. By enabling digital payments for taxpayers, Global Payments is supporting the IRS to align with the March 2025 Executive Order for federal agencies to modernize payment systems and move toward fully electronic disbursements and receipts.

As digital payments have revolutionized consumer preferences for making purchases, consumers expect the same levels of convenience when it comes to making payments to the IRS. Link2Gov's Pay1040.com service enables taxpayers to make convenient, flexible and safe federal income tax payments for the 2026 tax season using credit, debit and other digital payment methods.

"Digital transformation in government services is not just about technology - it's about empowering taxpayers with greater choice, security and confidence," said Jason Pavona, general manager of North America at Global Payments. "We are proud to support the IRS in ensuring electronic tax payments are fast, safe and accessible for millions of Americans. Our continued investment in innovative payment solutions reflects our commitment to making everyday commerce better."

For more than two decades, Link2Gov's Pay1040.com service has served as an authorized payment platform for federal tax transactions and has facilitated millions of payments on behalf of the IRS last year. Link2Gov is central to Global Payments' commitment to providing secure, digital payment options for federal, state and local government agencies.

About Link2Gov

As an authorized IRS payment processor, Link2Gov eliminates the hassle of manual transactions through a comprehensive suite of electronic payment solutions for federal, state and local government agencies. With Link2Gov, government agencies give constituents what they demand — the convenience of making payments when, where and how they want. Customers and businesses can quickly and easily pay taxes, fees, and bills 24/7 via the Internet, by phone, or at the point of sale, using credit cards, debit cards, digital wallets, and even checks.

About Global Payments

Global Payments (NYSE:GPN) is a leading payment technology and software company that powers commerce for businesses of all sizes worldwide. We help businesses grow with confidence by delivering innovative solutions that enable seamless payment acceptance, smarter operations and exceptional client experiences – online, in store and everywhere in between. With its global reach, local expertise and scale, Global Payments manages trillions in payments volume and billions of transactions across more than 175 countries. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Global Payments is a Fortune 500® company and a member of the S&P 500. Learn more at company.globalpayments.com.

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Global Payments' Link2Gov Selected as Preferred Partner by Internal Revenue Service