Hey Reader,

I get a lot of questions this time of year about paying taxes with a credit card. Can you do it? Does it actually earn good points? Is the fee worth it?

Here’s the deal: yes, you can pay your taxes with a credit card. And yes, there’s a fee. But in the right scenario, it can absolutely be worth it—especially if you’re working toward a big welcome bonus or using a card that earns valuable points. Like, roundtrip-to-Europe-in-business-class level points.

👉 In fact, this is one of the most overlooked ways to hit your minimum spend requirements without buying stuff you don’t need.

I personally did this last year to earn 170,000 Amex points and I'll be doing it again this year.

I've put together a full guide for you breaking down:

✅ When it makes sense to use a credit card to pay taxes and when it doesn't

✅ How to actually do it (yes, even through TurboTax)

✅ Which cards I personally recommend (and have used myself!)

✅ How I used one card to earn 170,000 points—enough for two business class flights

Here’s the full breakdown:

Even if you don’t have a giant tax bill, I’ve included lower-spend card strategies and cash back options too—so you can still walk away with something tangible.

​Let me know if you have questions or want help picking a card before April 15th. You know I love a good points plan 😏

Cheers to your next adventure ✈️🥂,

Deryn at Inside the Upgrade

​www.InsideTheUpgrade.com​

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