Updated 02/06/2013 10:02 AM |
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How do I pay Social Security self-employment estimated tax payments?
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is the authority on tax matters. Self-employed individuals must pay estimated self-employment tax (Social Security and Medicare) directly to the IRS. Once you have determined your estimated tax on the Form 1040-ES along with other tax forms, there are five ways to pay:
- Credit an overpayment on your 2011 return to your 2012 estimated tax;
- Send in your payment (check or money order) with a payment voucher from Form 1040-ES;
- Pay electronically using the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System;
- Pay by electronic funds withdrawal if you are filing Form 1040 or Form 1040A electronically; and
- Pay by credit or debit card using a pay-by-phone system or the Internet.
More Information
Publication 505, Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax
2012 Social Security Tax Rate
Tax Information for Small Business/Self-Employed
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