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Calculate using both safe harbor and annualized income methods to minimize penalties and optimize payments.

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1

Enter Your Information

Input your year-to-date income, prior year tax information, and current withholdings.

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2

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See detailed breakdowns of safe harbor vs. annualized income methods with penalty risk assessment.

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Get your recommended quarterly payment amount with due dates and payment voucher information.

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2025 Quarterly Payment Due Dates

Don't miss these critical deadlines - penalties start immediately

Q1

April 15, 2025

For income earned
Jan 1 - Mar 31, 2025

Q2

June 15, 2025

For income earned
Apr 1 - May 31, 2025

Q3

September 15, 2025

For income earned
Jun 1 - Aug 31, 2025

Q4

January 15, 2026

For income earned
Sep 1 - Dec 31, 2025

Important: Payments are due by 11:59 PM ET on the due date. Late payments incur penalties and interest immediately.

Built by Tax Professionals for Tax Professionals

Our team combines deep tax expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver professional-grade calculations

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Steven Wu, CPA

Lead Tax Strategist & Founder

Licensed CPA with 10+ years at PwC and as Head of Tax for a multi-billion dollar fintech corporation. Expert in individual, business, and international taxation.

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Shiang Lin

Financial Advisor & Co-Founder

Series 65 licensed financial advisor with expertise in financial algorithms and market modeling. Leads technical development.

Professional Credentials

Licensed CPA (California)
Series 65 Investment Advisor
Former Big 4 Experience (PwC)
IRS Publication 505 Certified

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We're committed to providing the same level of accuracy and reliability you'd expect from expensive professional tax software, but accessible to everyone.

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