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Quarterly Estimated Tax Calculator
Self-employed or freelancer? Calculate your federal estimated quarterly payment, including self-employment (SE) tax. Avoid IRS underpayment penalties.
This Year's Income
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Net profit from Schedule C, K-1, or 1099 work$
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Already paid via W-2 paycheck withholdingAdjustments
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HSA, SEP-IRA, Solo 401(k), self-employed health insurance, etc.Already Paid This Year (Optional)
If you already paid earlier quarters, we'll recompute remaining quarters.
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Safe Harbor (Optional)
Pay 100% of last year's tax (110% if AGI > $150K) to avoid penalties even if you under-estimate.
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Fill in your details and click Calculate to see your quarterly payment plan.
General estimate for reference only, not tax advice. Excludes AMT, NIIT, QBI deduction, most credits, and state-specific quarterly rules. Due dates may shift when they fall on a weekend or holiday. Consult a licensed CPA for your specific situation.
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