MCC 9311
Tax Payments
MCC Code
9311
Category
Tax Payments
Known Merchants
10+
About MCC 9311
A government code for tax payments, such as federal, state and local income taxes, sales taxes and property taxes. Court costs use 9211 and fines 9222. Payments are made to tax authorities or through their authorised payment channels, which may charge a convenience fee.
Merchant Information
Tax authorities and government tax payment portals, including third-party tax payment processors. Many card issuers exclude tax payments from rewards; check your card's terms.
Best credit card for MCC 9311
Merchants Using MCC 9311
P = Primary MCC for this merchant|S = Secondary/Alternative MCC
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API Access
MCC 9311 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide tax payments. This code falls under the Tax Payments category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 9311 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Tax Payments"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 9311 data through our REST API. Use our merchant lookup feature to automatically categorize transactions or build financial tools that require merchant classification.
Credit card rewards programs use MCC codes to determine which purchases qualify for bonus categories. If your credit card offers enhanced rewards on tax payments spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 9311 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on tax payments purchases include:
- Cards with rotating quarterly categories
- Category-specific cards (dining, travel, etc.)
- Premium cards with broad category bonuses
Always check your card's terms to verify which MCC codes qualify for bonus rewards.
What is MCC code 9311?
MCC 9311 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Tax Payments". This code falls under the Tax Payments category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 9311?
Businesses classified under MCC 9311 typically include those that provide tax payments. We have 10+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 9311 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 9311 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on tax payments spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 9311 programmatically?
You can access MCC 9311 data through our REST API. Sign up for a free API key to query MCC codes, get merchant mappings, and integrate MCC data into your applications.