Estimated Tax Payments for Expats
Calculate your 2025 quarterly estimated tax payments (Form 1040-ES) and avoid underpayment penalties while living abroad
Income & Tax Profile
From last year's Form 1040, line 24
Exclusions & Deductions
SE tax applies even with FEIE
Withholding + Foreign Tax Credits
Safe Harbor Method
Current-Year Method: Pay 90% of your estimated current-year tax liability in four equal instalments. Good if income is lower than prior year.
Expat-Specific Options
2025 Estimated Payments
$0
Est. Annual Tax
$0
Required Total
$0
Still to Pay
$0
Per Quarter
2025 Quarterly Deadlines
Q1 2025
April 15, 2025
Jan 1 – Mar 31
$0
Q2 2025
June 16, 2025
Apr 1 – May 31
$0
Q3 2025
September 15, 2025
Jun 1 – Aug 31
$0
Q4 2025
January 15, 2026
Sep 1 – Dec 31
$0
Tax Calculation
Gross Income$0
Less: FEIE + Housing$0
Less: ½ SE Tax Deduction$0
Less: Standard Deduction$0
Taxable Income$0
Income Tax$0
Self-Employment Tax$0
Less: Credits & FTC$0
Estimated Annual Tax$0
⚠️ Underpayment Penalty (IRC §6654)
The IRS charges a penalty (currently ~8% annualised rate) if you owe more than $1,000 at filing and haven't paid enough through withholding or estimated payments. Safe harbors:
- Pay 90% of current year tax, OR
- Pay 100% of prior year tax (110% if prior-year AGI > $150k)
📅 How to Pay
- IRS Direct Pay — free at IRS.gov (bank account)
- EFTPS — Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (enroll in advance)
- Form 1040-ES — paper cheque with payment voucher
- Note: International wire to IRS is possible but complex — use EFTPS if possible
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