Income varies year-to-year. can I pay taxes on three year average?

[JasonandDixie]

Can I spread income out over three years and then pay average income tax?  Instead of one really high year and then two low years?

[DoninGA · Accepted solution]

No, income averaging is not available for most all occupations except certain farmers and fisherman.  Any taxes owed are due and payable by mid-April of each tax year.

[lejlkj]

what form do i use to average my income over three years

[xmasbaby0]

@lejlkj There is no such form because income averaging has gone the way of the dinosaurs.

[AnnetteB6]

For the general taxpayer, income averaging is not an option.  

If you are a qualified farmer or fisherman, take a look at the following TurboTax article for more details.

What Is Schedule J: Income Averaging for Farmers and Fishermen

@lejlkj