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Free official tools
- IRS Direct Pay: pay estimated tax from a bank account, free.
- IRS online account: see payment history and make payments.
- Form 1040-ES: the estimated tax worksheet and vouchers.
- Publication 505: Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax.
- Tax Withholding Estimator: if you also have a W-2 job, adjust W-4 withholding instead of paying estimates.
- IRS Free File and free tax help (VITA).
- Self-employed individuals tax center.
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