The Internal Revenue Service has reminded quarterly taxpayers that their second deadline of the year is approaching on Monday, June 16.
Why It Matters
Most employees pay their taxes on the annual deadline every April, but freelancers, small business owners and anyone else earning money that hasn’t been subject to federal withholdings may have to submit quarterly payments four times a year. Filing and paying your taxes on time means you can avoid penalties.
What To Know
Federal taxpayers who earn income not subject to withholding—such as self-employment earnings, gig work, interest, dividends, capital gains, rental income, or 1099 payments—may need to make estimated tax payments during the year, the IRS says.
Taxpayers—including sole proprietors, partners, and S corporation shareholders—who expect to owe at least $1,000 in taxes for the year are generally required to make estimated tax payments. Corporations must do the same if they anticipate a tax liability of $500 or more.
Individual taxpayers earning money through gig work, freelance services, or the sale of goods may also need to pay estimated taxes, even if they receive a Form 1099-K. This includes those who also work regular jobs and have their income taxes removed via W-2 throughout the year by their employer.
Form 1099-K reports of payments received for goods or services through payment cards (like credit, debit, or gift cards) and third-party platforms, such as payment apps or online marketplaces.
To figure out your federal quarterly estimated tax payments, you’ll need to estimate your adjusted gross income, taxable income, deductions, credits, and total taxes for the 2025 calendar year. If your income drops or increases throughout the year, you can adjust your quarterly payments as you go. Form 1040-ES includes an Estimated Tax Worksheet to guide you through the calculation.
The June 16 deadline applies for income earned between April 1 and May 31st.
How To Pay Quarterly Taxes
Electronic payment is the fastest, safest, and most convenient way to pay, the IRS says. Taxpayers have several options, including:
- IRS Online Account or Direct Pay – Pay directly from a checking or savings account, or use a credit/debit card or digital wallet. Payment processors may charge a fee for card payments.
- Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) – A secure federal payment system for individuals and businesses.
- Check or Money Order – Made payable to “United States Treasury” and submitted with Form 1040-ES.
- IRS2Go App – The official mobile app of the IRS for secure payments and resources.
Further Payment Deadlines
There are two further payment dates for 2025 taxes this year. The next is on September 15, 2025, for taxes payable for June 1 to August 31,and the final is on January 15, 2026 for income earned between September 1 to December 31.
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