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Q: How do I know if I have to file quarterly individual estimated tax payment?

A: How do I know if I have to file quarterly individual estimated tax payments? Answer: You must make estimated tax payments for the current tax year if both of the following apply: You expect to owe at least $1,000 in tax for the current tax year after subtracting your withholding and refundable credits. You expect your withholding and refundable credits to be less than the smaller of: 90% of the tax to be shown on your current year’s tax return, or 100% of the tax shown on your prior year’s tax return. (Your prior year tax return must cover all 12 months.) There are special rules for: Farmers and fishermen Certain household employers Certain higher income taxpayers Nonresident aliens