If you electronically file your 2016 tax return, you can use EFW to make up to four (4) 2017 estimated tax payments. This is a free option. The payments can be withdrawn from either a checking or savings account. At the same time you file your return, you can schedule estimated tax payments for any or all of the following dates: April 15, June 15, September 15, and January 15 of the following year.

1. From within your TaxAct return (Online or Desktop), click on the Federal tab. On smaller devices, click in the upper left-hand corner, then select Federal.
2. Click 2017 Estimated Tax Payments
3. Click Yes to review the requirements for making estimated tax payments
4. The program will proceed with the interview questions for you to enter or review the information regarding your estimated tax payments.
5. If your return currently shows a Federal refund amount, the you can apply part or all of that refund to next year's tax liability on the screen Federal 2017 Estimated Tax - Overpayment

NOTE: If you enter information to make estimated tax payments by electronic funds withdrawal while going through the Q&A interview questions, you must still mark each box to verify the quarterly payments when going through the electronic filing steps.

Related Links:

• Estimated Tax Payments - EFTPS
• IRS Direct Pay
• IRS Instructions for Form 1040-ES Estimated Tax for Individuals