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What happens if I miss a Form 1040-ES payment deadline?

US tax filing

The IRS charges an underpayment penalty calculated per period, so paying double next quarter does not cancel the shortfall from the one you missed.

Pay as soon as you notice, since the penalty accrues with time. Safe harbour based on prior-year tax is the usual way to avoid this entirely. More on Form 1040.

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