Quarterly Estimated Tax Dates for 2027: The Full Schedule
If you’re self-employed, the IRS doesn’t wait until April to collect what you owe. Freelancers, 1099 contractors, and small business owners are expected to pay taxes in four installments across the year – and missing or underpaying those installments means an underpayment penalty, even if you pay everything owed by the filing deadline. Here’s the full schedule for the 2026 tax year, the rules that protect you from penalties, and the simplest way to figure out what to send.
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