Quarterly Estimates Playbook for Georgia

Quarterly Estimates Playbook for Georgia

Georgia (and the IRS) expect timely estimated payments if you owe $1,000 or more at year end. Here’s a quick playbook to avoid surprises.

1) Who needs estimates?

• Self-employed or 1099 income without withholding
• Owners of LLCs/S Corps with distributions but limited W-2 wages
• Rental or investment income that pushes you over safe harbor limits

2) How to calculate

• Use last year’s total tax as a baseline: 100% (110% if AGI > $150k) safe harbor
• Divide by 4 for equal payments; adjust for seasonality if income is uneven
• Include self-employment tax when applicable

3) Deadlines (2026 tax year)

April 15, June 15, September 15, January 15 (2027). Georgia follows the federal dates.

4) How to pay

• IRS: Direct Pay or EFTPS
• Georgia: Georgia Tax Center

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