Tax Deadlines
Tax deadlines for quarterly estimated payments in 2021
The IRS requires quarterly estimated tax payments from many people whose income isn’t subject to payroll withholding taxes (usually the self-employed, independent contractors or people with investment earnings). For estimated taxes, the answer to “when are taxes due?” varies: The year is divided into four payment periods, and each period has its own payment due date.
Here’s a look:
| If you earned income during this period | Estimated tax payment deadline |
|---|---|
| Sept. 1 – Dec. 31, 2020 | Jan. 15, 2021 |
| Jan. 1 – Mar. 31, 2021 | April 15 |
| April 1 – May 31, 2021 | June 15 |
| June 1 – Aug. 31, 2021 | Sept. 15 |
| Sept. 1 – Dec. 31, 2021 | Jan. 15, 2022 |