2024 Extension and Q1 2025 Estimated Taxes

Due 4/15/25 for Individuals, C-corps, and Small-Business Owners

To help you stay compliant and avoid penalties, Durfee Law Group (DLG) recommends making electronic quarterly estimated tax payments. This is especially important for those whose income is not subject to regular tax withholding.

Why Estimated Payments Matter

Federal and state income taxes operate on a pay-as-you-go basis. That means taxes must be paid as income is earned or received throughout the year. 

• Taxpayers who are self-employed or in the gig economy are generally required to make estimated tax payments. Likewise, retirees, investors and others frequently need to make these payments because a significant portion of their income is not subject to withholding.
• By making quarterly estimated tax payments, taxpayers can avoid penalties and uphold their tax responsibilities.

Failing to pay enough throughout the year can result in penalties, even if you pay your full tax bill by the end of the year.

How to Pay Estimated Taxes

Federal Taxes:

The IRS offers a streamlined process via your IRS Online Account, where you can:

• Make estimated payments
  
  
• View your payment history
  
  
• Monitor pending transactions
  
  
• Access important tax information
  
  

Arizona State Taxes:

Make your Arizona Q1 2025 estimated income tax payment at www.AZTaxes.gov using the “Make an Individual/Small Business Income Payment” option.

Working with Durfee Law Group

Need Help?

If you’d like assistance with your tax returns or tax planning, call our office to schedule an appointment.

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Using Your Client Portal

As a Client of Durfee Law Group, we will establish a Client Portal for secure communications between us.  This is for sensitive information.  You will be notified of this by separate email.  Please open this email as soon as you receive it.  You can learn about the Client Portal, or Log In, by clicking here.  Our On-Line-Privacy policies are in the Terms of Engagement.  If you do not have access to the Client Portal, or cannot remember your login, please contact us at 480.324.8000.

Send Us Your Payment Records

Once you have engaged to work with us and have made your estimated tax payments, please upload your receipts for 2024–2025 to our secure Client Portal. This helps us with your tax planning and preparation.

Helpful Resources

Explore our website at www.DurfeeLawGroup.com for educational articles and videos on tax law, estate planning, and more. We’re constantly adding new content, so if there’s a topic you’d like to see covered, just let us know and we would be happy to supply content for it.