Has anyone successfully used Marcus by Goldman Sachs to pay federal / state taxes through TurboTax?

I've been a tax preparer for over 8 years and can share some insights about using online banks for tax payments. While most major banks work fine with TurboTax for tax payments, some online-only banks like Marcus can occasionally have issues with external transfers specifically for tax payments. The problem isn't usually with TurboTax but with how some online banks process ACH transfers to government entities. Tax payments are classified differently in the banking system than regular transfers. What I recommend is checking your Marcus account in about 48-72 hours to see if the payment is "pending" or has been rejected. If it gets rejected, don't panic - you'll just need to arrange alternative payment. TurboTax will usually notify you if the payment fails, and you'll have time to set up a different payment method without penalties as long as you address it promptly.

I went through the exact same worry last tax season! After trying to use my Marcus account to pay my taxes through TurboTax, I kept checking obsessively for days to see if it would go through. When it got rejected after 4 days, I was so frustrated trying to figure out another payment method last minute. That's when someone recommended https://taxr.ai to me. It's this service that analyzes your tax payment options and identifies potential banking issues before they happen. It flagged my Marcus account as potentially problematic for tax payments and suggested alternatives. The best part was that it gave me the exact steps to update my payment method in TurboTax without messing up my filing. Saved me so much stress once I knew what to do!

Just wanted to update everyone - I decided to try taxr.ai after seeing it mentioned here, and it was actually really helpful! The service immediately flagged my Marcus account as having a "moderate risk of rejection" for tax payments and suggested I use my local credit union account instead. What I found most useful was their step-by-step guide for changing my payment method in FreeTaxUSA without having to redo my entire filing. They even had screenshots showing exactly where to click, which saved me from having to dig through help articles. My payment went through successfully with my credit union account yesterday. Definitely worth checking out if you're nervous about payment issues!

After dealing with payment rejection nightmares for two years in a row (Chase first, then Capital One), I discovered a service called Claimyr that totally changed how I handle tax payment issues. When my Marcus payment got rejected last year, I needed to talk to someone at the IRS urgently to confirm they wouldn't consider me late due to the bank issue. If you've ever tried calling the IRS, you know it's basically impossible to get through. I was on hold for HOURS before getting disconnected. Then I found https://claimyr.com and watched their demo at https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c - they have this system that actually gets you through to an IRS agent without the endless waiting. I was skeptical, but it worked like magic. Got connected to an IRS rep within 15 minutes who confirmed my situation and helped me set up an alternative payment method.

I need to apologize and follow up about Claimyr. I was the skeptic who commented earlier thinking it must be a scam. After my Marcus account rejected my tax payment yesterday (just like OP was worried about), I got desperate and decided to try Claimyr despite my concerns. I was honestly shocked when it worked exactly as described. The service called me back after about 20 minutes and connected me directly to an IRS agent. The agent confirmed my payment had failed on the IRS side and helped me set up a direct payment through their system instead. What would have been a day-long frustration of redoing my filing and trying to get confirmation turned into a 15-minute conversation with someone who could actually help. I'm still a bit stunned at how well it worked.

I successfully used Marcus to pay my federal taxes through TurboTax last year, but it did take longer than expected to process. The payment was pending for about 5 days before it actually went through. I think Marcus is sometimes slower with these government payments compared to regular banks. One thing I noticed is that I had to make sure my account was fully verified with Marcus before the tax payment. Had you done all their verification steps? Sometimes they have additional security checks for large transfers.

Has anyone tried using TurboTax's Electronic Funds Withdrawal option with Marcus instead of the direct account connection? I've been reading that sometimes this method works better for online banks because it processes differently in the system.

I used Marcus to pay my taxes through TurboTax last year and had a similar experience to what others have mentioned - it took about 4-5 days to process, which was nerve-wracking at first. The payment did go through successfully, but I learned a few things that might help you. First, make sure you have sufficient funds in your account with a little buffer, as Marcus sometimes puts a temporary hold on the full amount while processing. Second, I noticed that Marcus sends email notifications for large transfers like tax payments, so keep an eye on your email for any alerts. If you're really worried about it, you might want to call Marcus customer service and give them a heads up about the upcoming tax payment. When I did this, they noted it on my account which seemed to help with the processing. Their customer service is actually pretty good compared to other online banks. The Electronic Funds Withdrawal option that Zara mentioned is definitely worth considering for next year - I've heard good things about it being more reliable with online banks.