4th Quarter Estimated Taxes Due January 15th
If you pay estimated taxes, keep in mind that your fourth-quarter tax payment for 2025 is due on January 15, 2026.
Tax Withholding Estimator
In order to avoid underpayment penalties, the IRS provides a Tax Withholding Estimator to help determine your federal income tax withholding. This tool will be back online on January 17, 2026, for planned maintenance. After that date, to use the tool, click here.
Paying Your Taxes
The IRS offers numerous methods to pay your taxes.
You may pay your quarterly taxes online from a bank account. This option allows you to pay now or schedule payments up to a year in advance.
For individuals and businesses, you may pay via debit card, credit card or digital wallet. Keep in mind that processing fees do apply.
Pay from IRS Account
If you have an IRS account, you may sign in or create an account. This option allows you to pay now or schedule a payment.
Other Payment Options
- Same-day wire — Bank fees may apply
- Check or money order — Through U.S. mail (Note changes with postmark)
- Cash — Through a retail partner and other methods
- Electronic funds withdrawal — During e-filing only
Keep in mind, if you do not pay taxes “as you earn,” you will not only have a large tax bill facing you on April 15, 2026, but also penalties and interest for underpaying your taxes throughout the year.
Notice to taxpayers presenting checks
When you provide a check as payment, you authorize the IRS to either to use information from your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account or to process the payment as a check transaction. When the IRS uses information from your check to make an electronic fund transfer, funds may be withdrawn from your account as soon as the same day we receive your payment, and you will not receive your check back from your financial institution.
Larger payments
The IRS cannot accept single check or money order amounts of $100 million or more. You can submit multiple payments to the IRS or make a same-day wire payment.
Questions?
As always, should you have questions on this or other matters affecting you or your business, please call 215.675.8364 or email us today.
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