Estimated tax payments: How much you need to pay, and when
If you’re self-employed, you’ll need to make estimated tax payments. Here’s how to figure out how much you owe and when it’s due.
4 min read
Jul 02, 2025
Barbara Whelehan
Contributing writer
Barbara Mlotek Whelehan is a freelance writer and editor. She retired from Bankrate.com in 2016 after her 13-year tenure at the company as an editor. She has been covering personal finance topics for 20-plus years.
Barbara earned a master's degree in journalism from the University of Illinois and spent the bulk of her career editing award-winning magazine content. In 1998, she received a Certificate of Specialization in Financial Planning from Nova Southeastern University's School of Business and Entrepreneurship. During retirement, she copy edits novels and performs other fun editorial tasks for various clients.
Barbara's latest articles
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