Watch Now: How to Pay California Quarterly Estimated Taxes Online

Quarterly estimated tax payments are an important part of staying compliant and avoiding penalties, especially if you earn income outside of a traditional W-2 job. To make things easier, we’ve put together a simple walkthrough for paying California personal estimated taxes online.

✅ How to Make a California Estimated Tax Payment

To submit your estimated payment to the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB), follow these steps:

1. Visit the FTB Payment Portal Go to ftb.ca.gov/pay and select Web Pay for Individuals.
2. Select Your Payment Type Choose Estimated Tax as the reason for payment. Select the current tax year.
3. Log In or Pay as Guest
   • Log in using your MyFTB account, or
   • Continue as a guest using your SSN and basic personal details.
4. Enter Your Payment Amount Enter the estimated amount shown on your Accru estimate letter or worksheet for that quarter. California estimated tax due dates generally follow the federal schedule:
   • April 15
   • June 15
   • September 15
   • January 15
5. Confirm and Save Your Receipt Submit your payment and save or download the confirmation receipt.

📂 Please upload your receipt to your Client Portal so we can confirm the payment was recorded correctly. Making timely estimated payments helps avoid underpayment penalties and keeps your tax filing on track. If you’re unsure about an amount or deadline, we’re here to help.

📩 Contact us at hello@accrugroup.com