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2026 Federal Estimated Tax Deadlines

Get the four calendar-year federal estimated-tax payment deadlines for your filing context. The schedule is the same for individuals, self-employed taxpayers, and S-Corp owners.

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Only the 2026 federal schedule is currently supported.

Choose the context that best describes your federal estimated payments.

Dates are shown exactly as returned by the federal deadline service.

Payment schedule

Choose your filing context to see the 2026 schedule.

    How the schedule works

    Federal estimated tax payments cover income earned during the listed period. The Q2 installment covers April and May, so its due date is June 15, 2026.

    This deadline tool shows dates only. Use the Estimated Tax Generator when you also need payment amounts, withholding credits, and safe-harbor calculations.

    Frequently asked questions

    What are the 2026 federal estimated tax payment due dates?

    The standard 2026 calendar-year schedule shown by this calculator is:

    • April 15, 2026 (Q1)
    • June 15, 2026 (Q2)
    • September 15, 2026 (Q3)
    • January 15, 2027 (Q4)

    The same schedule applies to the Individual, Self-employed, and S-Corp owner filing contexts. Check the IRS estimated tax guidance and 2026 Form 1040-ES for any weekend, holiday, or filing-year caveat; this page displays the service's standard dates and does not recalculate adjusted dates.

    How can I pay my federal estimated tax?

    You can use IRS Direct Pay from a checking or savings account, EFTPS for electronic payments, a debit or credit card or digital wallet through the IRS's authorized payment processors, or a check or money order mailed with the correct Form 1040-ES voucher. Processor fees may apply to card and digital-wallet payments.

    Does this calculator use my income to calculate how much I owe?

    No. This page uses only the selected tax year and filing context to return dates. It does not collect income, withholding, deductions, or credits, and it does not calculate payment amounts. Use the Estimated Tax Generator for payment amounts and safe-harbor calculations.