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You Need to Pay Quarterly Taxes, But Do You Know How?
- Kim Bernstein
- Jul 2
- 2 min read
If you’re self-employed, a business owner, or side-hustling your way into higher income, you’ve probably been told you need to make estimated tax payments every quarter.
But here’s what no one tells you:
Most people have no idea how to actually pay them.
Seriously. You can understand the why all day long, but when you finally decide to do it, the IRS website looks like a maze, and you’re suddenly wondering if it’s too late to just go back to a W-2 job.
Breathe. I got you.
What Are Estimated Taxes Again?
If you don’t have taxes withheld from your paychecks (like W-2 employees do), the IRS expects you to pay as you go. That means sending in a chunk of your tax liability every few months, based on what you’re earning.
Estimated taxes cover:
Self-employment tax (Social Security and Medicare)
Federal income tax
And possibly state taxes
They’re due four times a year and yes—if you don’t pay, the IRS can charge you penalties.
The Big Question: HOW Do I Actually Pay Them?
Good news. It’s not nearly as complicated as it sounds—if you know where to go.
I broke it all down for you here in a brand-new, step-by-step guide:
On this page, you’ll find:
Exact IRS links that work (no more guessing)
Screenshots and step-by-step instructions
How to pay by debit or with credit card (and which option has lower fees)
2025 due dates so you don’t miss one
Quick math tips to estimate what you owe
FAQs that answer things like “What if I’m late?”
Seriously, bookmark it. Share it with a friend. Screenshot it for later.
TLDR: You Can Pay Your Estimated Taxes in 10 Minutes
And you don’t need to hire a tax pro to do it (although hey, that’s what we’re here for if you’d rather not DIY it).
Whether you’re behind, ahead, or somewhere in between, what matters is that you’re making progress.
Let this blog be your reminder:
📍 Don’t wait until April
📍 Don’t give the IRS a reason to send you love notes
📍 And don’t panic, you’ve got this
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