Gather your tax information, including prior-year tax return, income estimates, deductions, and credits
Determine whether you need to make estimated tax payments
Calculate the amount you owe for the current quarter
Go to the IRS Direct Pay website or your state tax agency’s online payment portal
Select the payment type for estimated taxes
Enter your personal information exactly as it appears on your tax records
Choose the tax year and payment period
Enter the payment amount
Select your bank account type and enter your routing and account numbers
Review all payment details carefully
Submit the payment and save the confirmation number
Print or download the confirmation for your records
Repeat the process for each quarterly estimated tax deadline
Set reminders to avoid missing future payment dates