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Quarterly Estimated Tax Planner

Plan federal estimated payments if you have self-employment or other income not covered by withholding. This is a simplified planner to help you avoid surprises.

Your estimates

Tax year

We’ll add more years later. This tool is built so we can plug in additional tables.

Filing status

Used for a rough standard deduction + bracket estimate. (Single)

W-2 income (optional)

Annual W-2 wages (if any)

Annual federal withholding from W-2 job

If your W-2 withholding already covers most tax, you may need little (or no) quarterly payments.

Self-employment

Annual net self-employment profit (income − expenses)

Net profit drives self-employment tax and increases taxable income.

Other income

Other annual income (interest, dividends, rental, etc.)

Include estimated credits (optional)

Payment plan

Plan style

Safety buffer (%)

Adds a cushion so you’re less likely to underpay.

Plan

Your W-2 withholding may already cover your estimated federal tax.

Estimated income tax$0

Estimated self-employment tax$0

Estimated total tax$0

W-2 withholding entered-$0

Remaining to cover (no buffer)$0

Remaining with buffer$0

Per quarterly payment$0

Estimated quarterly schedule

Q1 due April 15, 2025$0
Q2 due June 16, 2025$0
Q3 due September 15, 2025$0
Q4 due January 15, 2026$0

Due dates can vary when they land on weekends/holidays. Always confirm on IRS guidance.

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Disclaimer: Educational planner only, based on 2025 federal tax rules. This is simplified and does not cover every rule (e.g., Social Security wage base cap $176,100, Additional Medicare Tax, qualified business income deductions, safe harbor rules, state taxes, etc.). Use this as a budgeting guide, not a filing calculation. Not tax advice.