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in searching through the internet, I can't locate a calculator that calculates estimated tax payments that uses the Annualized method. The next best thing is to use Worksheet 2-7. 2025 Annualized Estimated Tax Worksheet that appears in Publication 505.
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Thanks but I only see that it calculates the estimated payments as if the income is earned equally over the year and makes the payments equal. In my situation my income is high in the first quarter and lower the remaining three quarters. The 1040-ES form says to adjust payments if income varies through the year but I don’t see a way of doing that the form refers me to Pub 505 if that helps.
in searching through the internet, I can't locate a calculator that calculates estimated tax payments that uses the Annualized method. The next best thing is to use Worksheet 2-7. 2025 Annualized Estimated Tax Worksheet that appears in Publication 505.
Thanks. That is the worksheet I’ve been using and it is laborious. So many, to fill in this box, go to this other worksheet and complete it. Return here and then repeat on the next box with another worksheet. Seems like a common issue and I’m shocked nobody has an automated calculator.
Hi,
Are you paying estimated taxes based on 110% of last year's taxes? If so, you should be fine just doing equal quarterly installments, you don't need to pay more in the first quarter, as long as those four equal installments add up to the total of last year's taxes.
The annualized income installment method is designed to help people who might make more LATER in the year (for instance, someone who makes a large percentage of sales after Thanksgiving). That way they don't have a big estimated tax bill at a time when they haven't made enough to cover it, and they don't end up with penalties for underpayment.
Agreed the annualized method is a hassle, and there is no good reason to use it if you make extra income in the first quarter. Better to put the extra 1Q money in an interest-bearing account and then pay the other equal quarterly installments when they are due.
All the normal caveats, this is not tax advice, consult a professional, etc.
Cheers, jamie
Yes, I ended up doing the 110% equal payments based on last year’s income. Varying it over the quarter was a bit too confusing.
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