Due Dates:
- April 15, 2026 (for the year ending 2026)
- June 15, 2026 (for the year ending 2026)
- September 15, 2026 (for the year ending 2026)
- January 15, 2027 (last opportunity to make a payment for 2026)
Estimated Tax Payment Options
New IRS Policy on transition to electronic payments and refunds
Effective September 30, 2025, the IRS is phasing out paper check refunds for 2025 returns, moving to mandatory electronic payments (direct deposit, debit card) to improve speed and security. While paper checks for payments to the IRS may still be accepted, they are discouraged in favor of electronic methods.
Key Details for 2025 Tax Returns:
- Refunds (No More Checks): Starting Sept. 30, 2025, most tax refunds will be issued via direct deposit or other secure electronic methods.
- Delayed Refunds: If no banking information is provided, refunds will be significantly delayed as the IRS sends a letter to request it, or issues a check months later to avoid interest.
- Payments to IRS: While the agency is pushing for electronic payment, checks for payments owed may still be accepted for the time being, though digital options like IRS Direct Pay or EFTPS are preferred.
- Exceptions: Hardship cases or individuals without access to banking infrastructure may still have options, but the directive is to phase out paper for almost all transactions.
For the fastest service, it is highly recommended to set up direct deposit for all 2025 tax refunds.
Pay online
You may make an online payment for estimated tax.
Federal estimated tax: IRS.gov/payments
Georgia: Georgia Department of Revenue (Georgia Tax Center) and scroll down to Make a Quick Payment under Tasks.
It is not necessary to register and set up an account at GTC (Georgia Tax Center) to make a one-time payment. Use your SSN and be sure to list the correct year-end.
If you would like our office to assist you in calculating the amount for your estimated taxes, we will need to compile a tax projection for you.
To compile an estimated tax projection, we will need your estimated total annual income, including any interest, dividends, or capital gains.
Tax projections are billed at Tim’s hourly rate and vary in price according to the amount of time necessary to complete them.