2026 Quarterly Tax Deadlines for Kentucky Freelancers

Stay on Schedule: Kentucky Quarterly Tax Guide

The IRS and Kentucky rely on 1099 workers to pay taxes as they earn throughout the year. If you wait until April 2027 to pay for work done in January 2026, you will likely be hit with underpayment penalties.

2026 Filing Deadlines

• Q1 (Jan-Mar): April 15, 2026
• Q2 (Apr-May): June 15, 2026
• Q3 (Jun-Aug): September 15, 2026
• Q4 (Sep-Dec): January 15, 2027

For Kentucky residents, the state deadlines usually align with these federal dates, but it's always worth checking if there is a local variation in Kentucky.

How Much Should You Save in Kentucky?

Depending on your deductions, we recommend saving 25% to 35% of every invoice in a high-yield savings account until the quarterly due date arrives.