Taxable Talk

The fourth quarter estimated tax payment for individuals and trusts/estates is due this Friday, January 15th. If you make estimated payments (Form 1040-ES and the state equivalents) you should either mail your payment (using certified mail, return receipt requested) on or before January 15th or pay electronically using EFTPS (requires pre-enrollment) or IRS Direct Pay. Don’t forget your state and local estimated payments (if required); most states have webpay systems that you can use.

Tomorrow, Tuesday, January 15th is the deadline for making your fourth quarter 2012 estimated tax payments. This is a postmark deadline, so if you are mailing your estimated payments, go to the post office and spend the few dollars to mail your payment certified mail, return receipt requested. If you use EFTPS, the payment must settle tomorrow (the 15th).

Most states have the same deadline for fourth quarter estimated payments (January 15th).