Those 1040ES vouchers are optional. If you expect to owe at least $1000 next year for 2026 you can use the vouchers to make estimated quarterly payments during 2026 to avoid an underpayment penalty and a big tax bill at tax time next year. If you do not want to use them, you are not required to do so.
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