Washington Estimated Tax Payments

Washington does not levy an individual income tax.

Washington Department of Revenue

https://dor.wa.gov

Federal Schedule (Reference)

Federal Individual Estimated Payments (Form 1040-ES)

Q1

Apr 15, 2026

25 days away
Q2

Jun 15, 2026

86 days away
Q3

Sep 15, 2026

178 days away
Q4

Jan 15, 2027

300 days away

Entity Types Without State Estimated Payments

The following entity types do not have state-level estimated payment requirements listed for Washington:

  • individual — No state individual income tax in Washington.
  • Sole Proprietorship — No state individual income tax in Washington.
  • Partnership — No state individual income tax. Other business taxes may apply.
  • S Corporation — No state individual income tax. Other business taxes may apply.
  • C Corporation — No state individual income tax. Other business taxes may apply.
  • LLC — No state individual income tax. Other business taxes may apply.
  • Nonprofit — No state individual income tax. Other business taxes may apply.

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FAQ

Does Washington require estimated tax payments?

Washington does not have an income tax, so state estimated payments are not required. However, you still need to make federal estimated payments if you expect to owe $1,000 or more in federal tax. Consult Washington Department of Revenue for details.

When are Washington estimated tax payments due in 2026?

Washington does not have state-level estimated tax payment due dates for most entity types. Federal estimated payments are due April 15, June 15, September 15, 2026, and January 15, 2027.

What happens if I miss an estimated tax payment in Washington?

Since Washington does not levy a state income tax, there are no state-level estimated payment penalties. However, missing federal estimated payments can result in IRS underpayment penalties calculated on Form 2210.

How do I calculate Washington estimated tax payments?

Washington does not have a state income tax, so state estimated tax calculations are not applicable. For federal estimated taxes, use IRS Form 1040-ES and its worksheet to calculate your quarterly payment amounts.

Are Washington estimated payment dates the same as federal?

Not applicable — Washington does not require estimated payments at the entity level for most filers.

What form do I use for Washington estimated payments?

Since Washington does not have a state income tax, no state estimated payment form is required. For federal estimated payments, use IRS Form 1040-ES.