Self-employed taxes (US)

Plain-English guides to estimated taxes and record-keeping for US freelancers. Not tax advice.

• Quarterly Estimated Taxes for Freelancers: 2026-2027 Deadlines and a Simple Set-Aside System

  IRS estimated tax deadlines for 2026-2027, who needs to pay, how to avoid the underpayment penalty, and a simple weekly routine for setting money aside.