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Taxes • May 1, 2026 • 6 min read

Quarterly Taxes: The Guide Freelancers Need

Most freelancers owe quarterly taxes. Missing a payment costs penalties and interest. Here's the timeline and how to calculate what you owe.

As a freelancer, you don't have an employer withholding taxes from your paycheck. The IRS expects you to pay quarterly estimated taxes instead...