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This package is used to calculate and pay estimated tax for individuals not subject to withholding, including self-employment income and other taxable income.
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How to fill out Form 1040-ES

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Obtain Form 1040-ES from the IRS website or a local IRS office.
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Fill out your name, address, and Social Security number at the top of the form.
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Estimate your expected income, deductions, and tax liability for the year.
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Calculate your estimated tax for each quarter based on your estimated income.
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Pay attention to any specific instructions for calculating your estimated tax if you are self-employed or have income from other sources.
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Complete the payment voucher and make a payment if necessary by the quarterly deadline.
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Keep a copy of the form for your records.

Who needs Form 1040-ES?

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Individuals who expect to owe at least $1,000 in taxes for the year after subtracting their withholding and refundable credits.
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Self-employed individuals or freelancers who do not have taxes withheld from their income.
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Individuals who receive income from sources not subject to withholding, such as rental or investment income.
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The IRS imposes a tax underpayment penalty when taxpayers fail to pay enough of their tax liability during the year. This penalty applies if you don't meet your obligations through withholding, estimated payments or a combination of both.
Individuals, including sole proprietors, partners, and S corporation shareholders, generally use Form 1040-ES, to figure estimated tax. Nonresident aliens use Form 1040-ES(NR) to figure estimated tax.
1040ES is a form that you send in with each estimated payment that says how much you are paying. You make estimated payments when you aren't paying enough tax through payroll withholding. In your case it's probably tax on investment income.
Determining how much to pay each quarter: Either complete the Estimated Tax Worksheet for your tax year or pay 100% percent (or 110% as described above) of your previous year's tax liability. Calculate your total estimated tax for the year and divide that number by four.
Why did I get 1040 ES ? TurboTax will automatically include four quarterly 1040-ES vouchers with your printout if you didn't withhold or pay enough tax this year. You may get these vouchers if you're self-employed or had an uncharacteristic spike in your income this year.
What if I don't pay? You could end up owing the IRS an underpayment penalty in addition to the taxes that you owe. The penalty will depend on how much you owe and how long you have owed it to the IRS. Result: You might have to write a larger check to the IRS when you file your return.
If you expect to owe over a certain amount, you must make estimated tax payments throughout the year.
Overpaying your taxes is like lending your funds to the government interest-free. Such funds can be used for other purposes especially for income generating activities. But if you have the extra money, earning zero interest income is definitely better than paying penalties up to 25% of your owed taxes if left unpaid.

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Form 1040-ES is a U.S. tax form used by individuals to calculate and pay estimated tax payments for the year.
Individuals who expect to owe tax of $1,000 or more when they file their return, or who had no tax liability the previous year are generally required to file Form 1040-ES.
To fill out Form 1040-ES, you need to estimate your income, deductions, and credits for the year, and use this information to calculate your estimated tax liability, which you report on the form.
The purpose of Form 1040-ES is to facilitate the payment of estimated taxes, helping taxpayers avoid underpayment penalties at the end of the tax year.
Form 1040-ES requires reporting your estimated income, expected deductions, credits, and the calculated estimated tax liability for the current year.
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