Estimate your required quarterly tax payments for 2026 including federal income tax, self-employment tax, and state income tax. Stay compliant and avoid IRS penalties.
Estimates based on 2026 federal brackets (Single filer). Quarterly payments are calculated by dividing total annual tax by 4.
Self-employed individuals, freelancers, gig workers, and small business owners who expect to owe $1,000 or more in federal taxes typically must make quarterly estimated payments.
Quarterly payments are generally due in April, June, September, and January of the following year.
You may face IRS underpayment penalties and interest if you do not pay enough tax throughout the year.
Yes. This calculator includes both income tax and self-employment tax (15.3%).
Yes. You can recalculate each quarter if your income changes.
