Quarterly estimated tax in District of Columbia (2026)
A sole proprietor in District of Columbia with $100,000 of profit pays the IRS about $4,664 a quarter, and owes $4,507 of District of Columbia income tax for the year. Put in your own profit to get the four payments and their dates.
$4,664 a quarter
to the IRS. Four payments make $18,656 for the year, which meets 90% of this year's tax. This year's federal tax on this profit: $20,730 (income tax $7,358, self-employment tax $13,372).
District of Columbia, 2026: $100,000 profit, single filer
| IRS due | IRS | District of Columbia due | District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 15, 2026 | $4,664 | April 15, 2026 | $1,014 |
| June 15, 2026 | $4,664 | June 15, 2026 | $1,014 |
| September 15, 2026 | $4,664 | September 15, 2026 | $1,014 |
| January 15, 2027 | $4,664 | January 15, 2027 | $1,014 |
| Year | $18,656 | $4,056 |
District of Columbia payments cover 90% of this year's state tax of $4,507, split 25%, 25%, 25%, 25% (Form D-40ES). otr.cfo.dc.gov, checked Oct 23, 2026 Estimates assume a single-member business with no withholding.
District of Columbia estimated tax rules for 2026
- If your District of Columbia tax after withholding comes to $100 or more, the state wants estimatesotr.cfo.dc.gov, checked Oct 23, 2026.
- Pay by April 15, 2026, June 15, 2026, September 15, 2026, January 15, 2027otr.cfo.dc.gov, checked Oct 23, 2026.
- You avoid the penalty by paying 90% of this year's tax, or 110% of last year'sotr.cfo.dc.gov, checked Oct 23, 2026.
- Send them with Form D-40ES, or pay on the state's website.
Payments at each profit
| Profit | IRS each quarter | District of Columbia for the year |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $2,061 | $1,336 |
| $100,000 | $4,664 | $4,056 |
| $150,000 | $7,896 | $7,406 |
| $250,000 | $13,808 | $14,263 |
| $500,000 | $34,260 | $33,310 |
A sole proprietor or single-member LLC, single filer, no withholding, paying 90% of this year's federal tax and the state's own safe-harbor share.
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