Quarterly Tax Calculator
Estimate your four IRS quarterly payments so you never get hit with an underpayment penalty.
Required if you'll owe $1,000+ at year-end after withholding.
Estimated quarterly payments
The IRS expects 4 payments per year if you'll owe $1,000+. Pay via IRS Direct Pay.
Pay each quarter
$2,766
Annual tax liability
$11,589
Effective rate
23.2%
Due dates
Q1 — due April 15, 2026$2,766
Q2 — due June 15, 2026$2,766
Q3 — due September 15, 2026$2,766
Q4 — due January 15, 2027$2,766
Federal income tax$2,839
Self-employment tax$6,358
State tax (est.)$2,392
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