Lynda ArtesaniLegal Accountant and Data Migration Specialist at The Proper Trust

The Real Talk on Paying Taxes

11 Apr 2025 · 0 min

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In this brief segment, the speaker stresses that taxpayers should make estimated tax payments on a quarterly basis rather than waiting until the April filing deadline. He highlights a common client misunderstanding—confusing the concept of "estimated" taxes and assuming a single annual payment suffices. By explaining that income is earned throughout the year (first, second, and third quarters), he argues that quarterly payments are essential for staying compliant with tax regulations. The tone is conversational and instructional, aiming to prompt clients to adopt a proactive tax‑payment schedule.

I'd rather be told I have to pay taxes. I'd rather have my money be put away quarterly. That's another conversation that we've had to have with clients because we're like, did you pay your estimated? And they're like, estimated what? Oh yeah. And then, well, I'll just pay that in April. No, you don't want to do that because you made money in the first quarter or the second quarter or the third quarter. We really need you to be paying it quarterly so you stay compliant.