Quarterly Estimated Tax Calculator
Estimate your four quarterly 1040-ES payments if you are self employed or have income without withholding.
Quick answer: Quarterly Estimated Tax Calculator: Estimate your four quarterly 1040-ES payments if you are self employed or have income without withholding. Everything runs in your browser, so nothing you enter is uploaded or stored.
How to use Quarterly Estimated Tax Calculator
- Enter your values in the fields.
- The results update instantly as you type.
- Note or copy the numbers you need.
Features
- Instant results
- Free, no signup
- Runs in your browser, nothing is uploaded
- Works on phone and desktop
How it works
Add self employment tax and income tax on your profit, subtract withholding, and divide by four.
Worked example
80,000 of profit means about 11,300 of self employment tax and roughly 7,500 of income tax, so about 4,700 per quarter.
Good to know
These are planning estimates, not tax or legal advice. Rules and limits change, so confirm at irs.gov, uscis.gov, ssa.gov or with a professional.
Frequently asked questions
When are payments due?
Usually April 15, June 15, September 15 and January 15.
Who must pay?
Anyone who expects to owe 1,000 or more after withholding and credits.
What is the safe harbor?
Paying 100 percent of last year tax (110 percent if income was above 150,000) avoids penalties.
Is the Quarterly Estimated Tax Calculator free?
Yes. It is free, needs no signup and works on any device.