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Form 1040-ES: Estimated Tax for Individuals
Used by individuals to work out and pay estimated tax on income with no withholding, such as self-employment income, in four payments through the year.
What Form 1040-ES is for
Form 1040-ES is a package rather than a return: a worksheet for estimating the year's tax and four payment vouchers, one for each quarterly instalment. It is for income with no tax withheld, such as self-employment, interest, dividends or rent. Paying enough during the year avoids the underpayment penalty. The vouchers are only needed when paying by cheque or money order; IRS Direct Pay and EFTPS take the payments online.
Who uses it
- A self-employed person or freelancer with no employer withholding
- Someone with significant investment, rental or other untaxed income
- Anyone who expects to owe 1,000 dollars or more when they file
What the form asks you for
- An estimate of your income, deductions and credits for the year, on the worksheet
- The amount of each quarterly payment
- Your name, address and Social Security number on each voucher
When it is the wrong form
- Form W-4 if you are an employee and would rather have more tax withheld from your pay.
- Form 1040 the annual return, where the estimated payments are credited.
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Questions about Form 1040-ES
Is Form 1040-ES the right form?
Not always. Use Form W-4 if you are an employee and would rather have more tax withheld from your pay; Form 1040 the annual return, where the estimated payments are credited.
Is this the current version of Form 1040-ES?
This page describes the 2026 version, checked against the IRS on 2026-09-15. Tax forms change, so confirm the latest version with the IRS before you rely on it.
Can I fill Form 1040-ES in ScanMyDocz?
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