Q1 2026 ESTIMATED TAX DEADLINE — APRIL 15, 2026 — Miss it and face a 7% IRS underpayment penalty  •  Calculate your payment now
Updated January 2026  •  IRS Schedule C Compliant

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Free deduction checklists for every major gig job in the United States. Sourced from IRS Schedule C and Publication 334. No registration. No fees. Ever.

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Q1 2026 Estimated Tax Deadline
Gig workers earning $400+ must pay quarterly. Missing this triggers a 7% IRS underpayment penalty.
April 15, 2026
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Quarterly Tax Deadlines 2026
As a 1099 gig worker, you must pay estimated taxes 4 times per year. Missing a deadline triggers an IRS underpayment penalty.
QuarterIncome PeriodIRS DeadlinePenalty if Missed
Q1 2026 UPCOMINGJanuary – MarchApril 15, 20267% annual rate
Q2 2026April – MayJune 16, 20267% annual rate
Q3 2026June – AugustSeptember 15, 20267% annual rate
Q4 2026September – DecemberJanuary 15, 20277% annual rate
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Quarterly Taxes
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Home Office
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