ESTIMATED
TAX TIMER
PAY QUARTERLY. STAY PENALTY-FREE.
Q1
APRIL 15
Q2
JUNE 15
Q3
SEPTEMBER 15
Q4
JANUARY 15
HOW TO PLAY
  • Select the correct quarterly estimated tax payment
  • Safe harbor = exact amount → +500 pts (300 + 200 bonus)
  • Overpayment → −50 pts, no life lost
  • Underpayment → −150 pts, lose a life, penalty accrues
  • 30 seconds per quarter — time out = underpayment
  • Safe harbor rules: 90% current year OR 100% prior year (110% if prior AGI > $150K)