Freelancer tax guide
Choose an IRS payment method, apply the payment to the right tax year, and save a confirmation for your records.
Individuals can generally make federal estimated-tax payments through an IRS Online Account, Direct Pay from a bank account, or an approved card provider. Confirm the payment type and tax year before submitting.
IRS Direct Pay and an IRS Online Account can schedule payments from a bank account without a federal processing fee. Card providers generally charge a fee. Current EFTPS users may still use it, but the IRS says individual taxpayers can no longer create new EFTPS accounts.
Select the estimated-tax payment type associated with your individual return and the proper calendar year. A payment sent to the wrong period may require follow-up to move.
Record date, amount, tax year, payment method, and confirmation number. Your year-end total should reconcile to the estimated payments reported on the return.
Available scheduling varies by method. IRS Direct Pay handles one payment at a time; an IRS Online Account may let you schedule a future payment. Check the current IRS payment page.
Generally, the voucher is for mailed payments. Follow the instructions shown by the electronic payment method.
Educational information only. Tax rules and filing details change; verify the filing-year instructions or work with a qualified tax professional.
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