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Quarterly Estimated Tax Guides
Quarterly payment decisions matter most when income does not come with regular withholding. These guides explain estimated-tax deadlines, safe-harbor thinking, and how underpayment penalties can arise.

Q3 Estimated Tax Payment 2026: September 15 Deadline, Safe Harbor & Estimated Tax Penalty
Q3 Estimated Tax Payment 2026: September 15 Deadline, Safe Harbor & Estimated Tax Penalty Executive Summary for the Taxpayer: The Q3 estimated tax payment 2026 deadline is September 15,…
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1099-K & Gig Worker Taxes: What Drivers, Sellers and Freelancers Owe in 2026
1099K & Gig Worker Taxes: What Drivers, Sellers and Freelancers Owe in 2026 Executive Summary for the Taxpayer. For 2026, the federal Form 1099K reporting threshold is restored to more than…
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IRS Payment Plan 2026: How to Set One Up and Skip the Panic
IRS Payment Plan 2026: How to Set One Up and Skip the Panic Executive Summary for the Taxpayer. An IRS payment plan can provide a structured way to resolve back taxes when paying the full…
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Tax Extension Deadlines 2026: September 15 vs. October 15 — What You Need to Know
Tax Extension Deadlines 2026: Sept 15 vs. Oct 15 Executive Summary for the Taxpayer The 2026 tax extension deadline is September 15 for calendaryear partnerships and S corporations, while…
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Tired of Paying Uncle Sam Too Much? How an S Corp Lets You Be Your Own Employee (And Retire Like the Big Boys)
S Corp Election: How NJ Owners Cut SelfEmployment Tax Executive Summary for the Taxpayer If your LLC is producing consistent profit, electing S corporation status may reduce employmenttax…
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2026 W-4 Update: How the OBBBA Puts Cash Back in Your Paycheck (And How to Avoid the Trap)
2026 W4 Update: How the OBBBA Puts Cash Back in Your Paycheck (And How to Avoid the Trap) Executive Summary for the Taxpayer The 2026 IRS Form W4 incorporates major changes from the One Big…
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S Corp Reasonable Salary: How NJ Business Owners Avoid an IRS Audit
S Corp Reasonable Salary: How NJ Business Owners Avoid an IRS Audit Executive Summary for the Taxpayer An S corporation shareholderemployee who performs services must receive reasonable…
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2026 Pennsylvania Tax Changes: 5 Straight-Talk Hooks for PA Businesses & 1099 Workers
2026 Pennsylvania Tax Changes: 5 StraightTalk Hooks for PA Businesses & 1099 Workers Executive Summary for the Taxpayer: Pennsylvania’s 2026 tax changes affect salestax sourcing, corporate…
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2026 Connecticut Tax Changes: 5 Hooks for Retirees, Businesses & Employers
2026 Connecticut Tax Changes: 5 Hooks for Retirees, Businesses & Employers Executive Summary for the Taxpayer: Connecticut’s 2026 tax changes affect retirement withholding, Public Health…
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Estimated Tax Payments 101: The Simple Guide to Quarterly Taxes (And How to Skip the Penalty)
Estimated Tax Payments 101: The Simple Guide to Quarterly Taxes (And How to Skip the Penalty) Executive Summary for the Taxpayer If you owed $1,000 or more when you filed last year, that is…
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