{"product_id":"quarterly-tax-estimator","title":"Quarterly Tax Estimator Template — Freelancer Tax Spreadsheet","description":"\u003ch2\u003eStop getting blindsided by quarterly taxes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelf-employment means the IRS wants money four times a year, and guessing the number is how you end up with a penalty. This spreadsheet does the estimate for you so you set aside the right amount every quarter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI built this because \"set aside roughly a third\" is how freelancers end up short in April. Roughly isn't a number. This sheet gives you the actual figure for each quarter so the IRS is never a surprise. Enter your income and expenses as they happen and the estimate updates itself — by each due date you already know exactly what to send, and you've been quietly setting that money aside all along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncome and expense entry that feeds your estimated tax automatically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFederal and self-employment tax calculation with adjustable rates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuarterly due-date tracker so you never miss a payment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet-aside percentage so every deposit puts tax money away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear-to-date summary you can hand to your accountant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreelancers, 1099 contractors, and side-hustlers who need to know what to pay the IRS before the deadline sneaks up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's NOT for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW-2 employees with taxes withheld automatically, or anyone wanting filed-for-you tax software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstant download. Works in Excel and Google Sheets. Lifetime updates included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGuarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14-day refund — request within 14 days before downloading the files. Email Craig directly. Real human, real reply, no hoops. Full policy: \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eRefund Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e— Craig Roberts, founder, Instant File Co\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat format is this and what apps does it work with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcel and Google Sheets. Enter income and expenses; it calculates your federal and self-employment estimate and tells you what to set aside each quarter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I get it after I buy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstant download by email and on-screen link at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefund?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14-day refund before download. Email Craig directly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Instant File Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42431236603984,"sku":"IFC-QTE-V1","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/5772\/3728\/files\/quarterly-tax-whats-inside_a13b7b76-a898-4e9e-82fc-262257e67c98.png?v=1780606041","url":"https:\/\/instantfileco.com\/products\/quarterly-tax-estimator","provider":"Instant File Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}