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Put your own expected and paid amounts beside the IRS's four published 2026 estimated-tax payment dates, then keep one concise local summary.

2026 calendar-year dates

Four payment periods

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PeriodIRS due dateYour expected amountAmount paidConfirmation or note
PastPayment 1Jan 1 – Mar 31$$
PastPayment 2Apr 1 – May 31$$
NextPayment 3Jun 1 – Aug 31$$
LaterPayment 4Sep 1 – Dec 31$$

Dates, not tax advice

Use the current IRS materials for your facts.

The 2026 calendar-year dates shown here are April 15, June 15, September 15, and January 15, 2027. The tracker intentionally does not decide whether you need estimated payments, calculate an amount, determine penalty exposure, account for withholding or credits, prepare a form, send a payment, or verify a confirmation number.

Special rules can apply, including for uneven income, farmers and fishers, fiscal-year taxpayers, nonresident aliens, and dates that fall on a weekend or legal holiday. Check your current IRS instructions or a qualified tax professional before acting.

Read IRS Publication 505 for 2026 payment dates and rules ↗