We are both self employed - estimated taxes?

[antaresanalytics]

Hello, my wife and I are both self employed with separate businesses. When calculating federal/state estimated taxes, should we include both incomes using the "Married Filing Jointly" parameters? If we do that, do I put my business name on the check? I'm not sure how to show that part of the payment is for my wife's business and part of it is for my business. Thank you in advance!

[DS30 · Accepted solution]

Yes, if you are filing as married filing jointly and report your businesses on Schedule C or Schedule E, you will just need to file one set of quarterly estimated tax payments. You will want to figure the tax on your combined business income and you will just use your social security numbers on your estimated payments. (Since your self-employment businesses are considered disregarded entities and are being reported on your jointly filed income tax return.) The IRS will not need for you to distinguish between the 2 separate business when filing your estimated tax payments.

[antaresanalytics]

Thank you! This helps a lot!

[DS30]

You are very welcome. Good luck with all your future endeavors!