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When are quarterly estimated tax payments due?
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For estimated tax purposes, the year is divided into four payment periods. Each period has a specific payment due date. If you don't pay enough tax by the due date of each payment period, you may be charged a penalty even if you're due a refund when you file your income tax return at the end of the year.

You may pay within your online account, Direct Pay with bank account, by phone or from your mobile device using the IRS app. Visit Make a payment to view all payment options.

When to pay estimated tax

Payment periodDue date
Jan. 1–March 31April 15
April 1–May 31June 15
June 1–Aug. 31Sept. 15
Sept. 1–Dec. 31Jan. 15 of the following year. For an exception to paying on Jan. 15, see January payment in Chapter 2 of Publication 505, Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax
Fiscal year taxpayersIf your tax year doesn't begin on Jan. 1, see the special rules for fiscal year taxpayers in Chapter 2 of Publication 505
Taxpayers with income from farming or fishingSee Farming and Fishing in Chapter 2 of Publication 505

Note: If the due date for making an estimated tax payment falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the payment will be on time if you make it on the next day that's not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.

 

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