Late payment penalty estimator
The IRS charges its underpayment rate (7% a year for Q4 2026, 6% in Q2 2026) on late quarterly payments. See what a missed deadline costs.
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Simple interest at the IRS underpayment rate for each day late: 7% (Jan to Mar 2026), 6% (Apr to Jun), 7% (Jul to Sep), 7% (Oct to Dec), per IRS quarterly interest rates. Type your own rate to override. Penalties may be waived if you paid 90%+ of current year or 100% of prior year tax.
Estimates only. Not tax advice. Deadlines are for 2026 federal estimated taxes (Form 1040-ES). State deadlines may differ.