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When are estimated tax payments due?

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

Updated over a year ago

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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