I just don’t seem to be writing as many checks as I used to. And I don’t want the panic of being on vacation with no checkbook when my estimated taxes are due. The solution that works for me is to schedule my estimated tax payments to come directly from my bank account on the appropriate dates. No more checks getting lost in the mail or visits to the post office if the payment needs to be sent by certified mail. Now I just have to be sure that come the due dates there are sufficient funds in my account. These are not the only way to pay taxes, but they are free and easy ways to schedule payments in advance of the due date.
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