Can I pay less than what the estimated payment voucher specifies when paying by direct bank debit?

[taxeateatonville]

I paid estimate taxes last year and still owed an additional amount. 2026 income and deductions will be very close to the same as last years but the TurboTax vouches are requesting $5000 more than the total of the estimates I paid plus the amount I still owed in 2025.

[LindaS5247]

You do not have to pay what is suggested on the TurboTax vouchers.  They are optional, suggested payments based on your previous year's income to help you avoid underpayment penalties.

You can use Form 1040-ES 2026.  You can also use the IRS DirectPay to pay directly from your bank account.  

In addition, you can pay online, by phone or from your mobile device using the IRS2Go app. You can also make your estimated tax payments through your online account, where you can see your payment history and other tax records. Go to IRS.gov/account.

See Also:

Estimated taxes

How do I make estimated tax payments?

Please return to Community if you have any additional information or questions and we would be happy to help.

[VolvoGirl]

And if you paid estimates last year the IRS might send you official 1040ES slips preprinted with your name and ssn  etc so you can just write the amount in.  Then they fit in the window envelopes.  I got mine in the mail on March 16.   

Or just go online and pay the IRS directly.   Pick 2026 1040ES payment
https://directpay.irs.gov/directpay/payment?execution=e1s1

[taxeateatonville]

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide the prefect answer for my question! Greatly appreciated!