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Level 2
posted May 11, 2021 6:11:18 PM

Estimated taxes to be paid every quarter? Can it be done once a year?

I know it has to be done every quarter but can I pay all of it just once and be done with it?

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Or IRS imposes 4 payments as a rule?

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Level 15
May 11, 2021 7:55:29 PM

As I wrote, you have to pay before the payment is due so if you pay the total for the year in one payment, you would have to pay before April 15. If you have already paid the April amount you can pay for the remaining year now in one payment. 

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Level 15
May 11, 2021 6:24:19 PM

The IRS would be happy to have all of it paid before the due dates. 

Level 2
May 11, 2021 7:08:26 PM

so does that mean I can pay only 1 time and be done with it? Say December 30 ?

Level 15
May 11, 2021 7:50:00 PM

you must make quarterly payments on or before the due date(s), or risk penalties for not making a payment.

Level 15
May 11, 2021 7:55:29 PM

As I wrote, you have to pay before the payment is due so if you pay the total for the year in one payment, you would have to pay before April 15. If you have already paid the April amount you can pay for the remaining year now in one payment.