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Just a reminder, next Thursday (September 15th), estimated tax payments are due.
What do Estimated Taxes Cover?
In case you’re curious about the purpose of estimated taxes, I checked on the IRS site to find some information.
Estimated tax is the method used to pay tax on income that is not subject to withholding. This includes income from self-employment, interest, dividends, alimony, rent, gains from the sale of assets, prizes and awards. You also may have to pay estimated tax if the amount of income tax being withheld from your salary, pension, or other income is not enough.
Estimated tax is used to pay both income tax and self-employment tax, as well as other taxes and amounts reported on your tax return. If you do not pay enough through withholding or estimated tax payments, you may be charged a penalty. If you do not pay enough by the due date of each payment period you may be charged a penalty even if you are due a refund when you file your tax return.
Source: IRS
When are Estimated Taxes Due?
Estimated taxes are due on an almost quarterly basis.
- January 15th
- April 15th
- June 15th
- September 15th
Payment Methods for Estimated Taxes
There are several ways to take care of your estimated taxes. I prefer to pay online as it’s quick and easy.
- Mail- Check the IRS to see which location is correct one for you.
- Phone – Electronic Federal Tax Payment System has phone lines to take your payments
- 1-800-316-6541(individuals)
- 1-800-555-4477 (businesses)
- Online –Electronic Federal Tax Payment System
If you want to find out how to enroll for EFTPS, check out my post on TurboTax’s blog to find out.
Make sure you calculate what you owe ahead of time. If you underpay your taxes, there are penalties and the IRS will send you the bill.
Thoughts on Estimated Taxes
How many of you have estimated taxes due?
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