Calculate exactly how much to pay each quarter. Never miss a deadline or pay an IRS underpayment penalty again.
Use the calculator above. Enter your expected annual income and deductions to get your quarterly payment amount.
Visit irs.gov/payments → "Make a Payment" → "Estimated Tax" → select current tax year. Free and instant.
Q1: Apr 15 · Q2: Jun 16 · Q3: Sep 15 · Q4: Jan 15. Payments must be received — not postmarked — by the deadline.
Save the IRS Direct Pay confirmation number. You'll need it when filing your annual return to prove the payment was made.
Quarterly taxes are not "annual taxes paid early." The IRS charges an 8% annual penalty for each quarter underpaid. Pay each quarter on time — even if you'll overpay slightly.
Had a big month? Increase your next quarterly payment. Income fluctuates — your quarterly payments should too. Use this calculator monthly to stay accurate.
If you pay 100% of last year's tax (110% if income over $150K), you owe no underpayment penalty — even if you underpay by a lot. Enter last year's tax above to see your safe harbor amount.
Most states with income tax also require quarterly estimated payments. Check your state's revenue department website for deadlines and payment methods.
Email reminder 7 days before every quarterly deadline with your exact payment amount based on tracked income.
Log income and expenses monthly. Your quarterly estimate updates automatically — no manual calculation needed.
Not sure about safe harbor or how to handle an unusual income month? Ask and get a specific, instant answer.
Q1: April 15, 2026 · Q2: June 16, 2026 · Q3: September 15, 2026 · Q4: January 15, 2027. Pay through IRS Direct Pay at irs.gov/payments — free and instant.
You must pay quarterly if you expect to owe at least $1,000 in federal taxes after withholdings and credits. This includes freelancers, gig workers, consultants, and anyone with significant 1099 income.
The IRS charges an underpayment penalty — currently about 8% annual rate on the underpaid amount. On $3,000 underpaid for one quarter, that is about $60. It adds up across all four quarters.
Pay at least 100% of last year's tax liability (110% if income exceeds $150,000) and you owe no underpayment penalty — even if this year's income is much higher. Enter last year's tax above to see your safe harbor payment.
Pay online through IRS Direct Pay at irs.gov/payments — select "Estimated Tax" and your tax year. Also payable by phone (1-800-555-4477) or mail Form 1040-ES with a check.
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