Self-Employed Tax Calendar

Freelancers and independent contractors face multiple IRS deadlines each year. Use our Self-Employed Tax Calendar to track your quarterly estimated payments and annual tax filing dates. Unsure how much you’ll owe? Estimate your taxes with our Contractor Tax Estimator.

Key IRS Due Dates (2025)

Date	Deadline
January 15, 2025	Q4 2024 Estimated Taxes Due
April 15, 2025	Q1 2025 Estimated Taxes Due + 2024 Annual Tax Filing Deadline
June 16, 2025	Q2 2025 Estimated Taxes Due
September 15, 2025	Q3 2025 Estimated Taxes Due
October 15, 2025	Extended 2024 Tax Return Deadline (if filed extension)
January 15, 2026	Q4 2025 Estimated Taxes Due

Helpful Tips

Make estimated payments using IRS Direct Pay.
Most self-employed workers make quarterly estimated payments to avoid IRS penalties.
Track your 1099 income and deductible expenses to estimate your quarterly payments.
Don't forget state tax deadlines—check your state’s revenue department website.

For the full IRS tax calendar, visit the IRS Small Business Tax Calendar.