About Form 1040-ES, Estimated Tax for Individuals | Internal Revenue Service
Summary: Form 1040-ES is used by individuals to calculate and pay estimated federal income tax for the 2026 tax year on income not subject to withholding.
The 2026 Form 1040-ES provides instructions and worksheets for individuals to determine if they are required to make estimated tax payments. It covers the general rules for payment, special rules for farmers, fishermen, and higher-income taxpayers, and outlines significant updates for 2026, including changes to the standard deduction, child tax credit, qualified business income deduction (QBID), and new deductions for tips, overtime, and car loan interest. The document also details how to use the IRS online account for payments and managing tax records.
Document outline
1. Purpose of Form 1040-ES 2. Who Must Make Estimated Tax Payments 3. General Rule for Estimated Tax 4. Special Rules (Farming, Fishing, Household Employers, Higher Income) 5. How to Increase Withholding 6. What's New for 2026 7. Standard Deduction Amounts 8. Social Security Tax Thresholds 9. New Deductions (Tips, Overtime, Car Loan Interest, Educator Expenses) 10. Changes to Credits (Child Tax Credit, Adoption Credit, Premium Tax Credit) 11. Trump Accounts and Form 4547 12. Accessing IRS Online Account 13. How to Figure Estimated Tax