📅 January 15 · Form 1040-ES
Q4 Estimated Tax Payment Due
Fourth quarter estimated tax payment for the previous tax year. If you're self-employed or don't have enough withheld from a paycheck, this is your last quarterly payment for the year.
Who: Self-employed, freelancers, business owners
⚠️ Penalty for Missing This Deadline
Underpayment penalty if you owe $1,000+ and haven't paid at least 90% of current year tax or 100% of prior year tax.
Tips to Stay on Track
1
Set up automatic quarterly payments at IRS.gov/payments
2
Use the safe harbor rule: pay 100% of last year's tax liability
3
If your income varies, recalculate each quarter
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