When are estimated tax payments due?

Estimated tax payments have quarterly due dates set by the IRS.

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This article was updated for Tax Year 2023, last edited on December 20th, 2023.

The IRS has quarterly due dates for estimated tax payments. States typically follow the same dates.

  • The first quarterly payment is due April 15th.

  • The second quarterly payment is due June 15th.

  • The third quarterly payment is due September 15th.

  • The fourth quarterly payment is due January 15th of the following year.

Note: If these due dates fall on a Saturday, Sunday, or a legal holiday, the payments are due the next business day.

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