Estimated taxes due today

Today is the due date for the fourth installment of federal estimated taxes (state taxes may also be due) for individuals. Pay this by check, charge card, or through EFTPS Online.  Instead of paying the fourth installment of estimated tax for 2008, you can avoid penalties by filing your 2008 personal tax return by February 2, 2009 (assuming you have the necessary information about your business for 2008 by this date). Farmers and commercial fishermen can avoid paying their single estimated tax payment for 2008 by today if they file their return by March 2, 2009. Check for state estimated tax obligations.

Update: Implementation of eVerify requirements (which had been set for January 15, 2009), as explained in yesterday's Idea of the Day, have been postponed until February 20, 2009.