Earn Points Paying Taxes with a Credit Card (+ Latest Deals/News)

#164: Chris shares a unique way to earn points: using your credit card to pay taxes. He outlines the various options available to help you evaluate whether it’s worth paying taxes on your credit card. Chris also shares the latest news in the world of points and miles, including transfer partners and bonuses, recent devaluations, card-linked offers, and more.

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Resources Mentioned

IRS Authorized Payment Providers:

• payUSAtax (1.82%)
• Pay1040 (1.87%)
• ACI Payments (1.98%)

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Credit Cards: 

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• Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
• The Platinum Card® from American Express
• Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card
• PayPal Cashback Mastercard
• Discover it® Miles
• Robinhood
• Citi® Double Cash Card
• The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express
• Capital One® Spark® Cash Plus
• Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
• Capital One Venture X Business
• Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card
• Bilt Mastercard® 

Wells Fargo Cards:

• Wells Fargo Active Cash Visa ® Card
• Wells Fargo Autograph℠ Card
• Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Visa® Card

Bilt Rewards:

• Bilt Rewards
• Free point.me access
• Free Awayz access
• Bilt Rewards adds Alaska Airlines and ends American partnership

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• Free access with Amex Membership Rewards®
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Full Show Notes

(01:53) Can You Pay Taxes on a Credit Card?

(03:56) Making 3% Profit

(06:58) Meeting Minimum Spend on Big Welcome Bonus

(11:07) Buying Cheap Points with Cards

(15:56) Earning Status

(28:54) Bilt Rewards Adds Alaska Airlines & Loses American AAdvantage

(31:06) News from Wells Fargo

(37:27) Current Transfer Bonuses (March 2023)

(39:42) News Around Devaluations

(47:01) point.me for Amex Membership Rewards® Points

(47:36) Q2 Bonus Categories

(48:04) Current Card-Linked Offers

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