To calculate estimated taxes for next year, go to our Calculating and Paying Quarterly Estimated Taxes FAQ.

Print vouchers and mail payments:

After you have completed the Estimated Tax Payments section of the Q&A, you have the option to print Form 1040-ES Estimated Tax for Individuals, which includes the quarterly vouchers, and mail the payments or electronically pay the amounts due (both methods are outlined below).

To print individual forms in the TaxAct program, go to our Printing Your Return and Individual Forms FAQ.

Pay electronically

To pay estimated taxes electronically once you have already filed your tax return, go to the IRS Paying Your Taxes webpage.

Options to electronically pay your estimated taxes:

• Bank Account (Direct Pay)
• Debit Card or Credit Card
• Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (best option for businesses or large payments; enrollment required)
• Electronic Funds Withdrawal (during e-filing)
• Same-day wire (bank fees may apply)
• Check or money order
• Cash

Note that any link in the information above is updated each year automatically and will take you to the most recent version of the webpage or document at the time it is accessed.