What Are the Quarterly Estimated Tax Deadlines?
Are you self-employed, a freelancer, or a small business owner? If so, you might need to make quarterly estimated tax payments to the IRS. These payments cover your federal income and self-employment taxes, helping you avoid big surprises (or penalties) at tax time.
Now that it’s June 2025, let’s take a look at the upcoming deadlines—and what you need to do next.
Upcoming 2025 Federal Estimated Tax Deadlines
The IRS expects quarterly estimated tax payments throughout the year. Here’s what’s left for 2025:
- 2nd Quarter: June 15, 2025
(Covers income earned from April 1 – May 31) - 3rd Quarter: September 15, 2025
(Covers income earned from June 1 – August 31) - 4th Quarter: January 15, 2026
(Covers income earned from September 1 – December 31)
📌 Missed the April 15 payment?
You may still owe it, along with interest or a small penalty. A qualified Tax Accountant Los Angeles can help you catch up and minimize penalties.
Example: Freelance Photographer in Los Angeles
Let’s say you’re a freelance photographer based in Los Angeles and earned $15,000 between April and May 2025. You’ll need to calculate your estimated taxes for that income and make your second quarterly payment by June 15.
Skipping a payment or underpaying can lead to IRS penalties—even if you plan to pay everything later.
Do I Really Need to Pay Estimated Taxes?
You probably do if:
- You’re self-employed or freelance
- You don’t have taxes withheld from your income
- You expect to owe at least $1,000 in taxes for the year
Most clients we work with at Velin & Associates, Inc.—from creative professionals to consultants—fall into this category.
How to Pay
You can make your payments using:
- IRS Direct Pay
- IRS Form 1040-ES
- Your IRS online account
If that sounds complicated, don’t worry—we’re here to make it easy.
Don’t Miss Another Deadline — Let Velin & Associates, Inc. Help
At Velin & Associates, Inc., we specialize in helping freelancers, creatives, and small business owners stay compliant and avoid penalties. Let our experienced CPA Los Angeles and Tax Advisor Los Angeles team calculate and manage your estimated taxes for you.
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Velin & Associates, Inc. — Helping You Stay Ahead of the IRS
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