Minnesota Estimated Tax Payments Calculator

2026 rules

Enter your expected income to see what to send Minnesota and the IRS each quarter.

Your numbers

Filing status

Self-employment or business profit

W-2 wages

Other income (interest, dividends, gains, rental)

Minnesota tax withheld from paychecks

Last year's Minnesota tax (total on your return)

Leave at 0 to use this year's estimate only.

Federal tax withheld

Last year's federal tax (Form 1040 line 24)

Result

Minnesota quarterly payment$871

Projected federal tax (incl. SE tax)$17,147
Projected Minnesota tax$3,872
Minnesota amount to pay in estimates$3,485
Minnesota payment 1 · Apr 15, 2026$871
Minnesota payment 2 · Jun 15, 2026$871
Minnesota payment 3 · Sep 15, 2026$871
Minnesota payment 4 · Jan 15, 2027$871
Federal amount to pay in estimates$15,433
Federal payment · Apr 15, 2026$3,858
Federal payment · Jun 15, 2026$3,858
Federal payment · Sep 15, 2026$3,858
Federal payment · Jan 15, 2027$3,858
First payment, state and federal$4,729

Minnesota at a glance

Due dates: Apr 15, 2026, Jun 15, 2026, Sep 15, 2026, Jan 15, 2027
Rates: Minnesota taxes income at 4 rates from 5.35% to 9.85%.

Minnesota tax brackets for 2026

Single (taxable income)
Rate	Taxable income
5.35%	$0 – $33,310
6.80%	$33,310 – $109,430
7.85%	$109,430 – $203,150
9.85%	over $203,150

Married filing jointly
Rate	Taxable income
5.35%	$0 – $48,700
6.80%	$48,700 – $193,480
7.85%	$193,480 – $337,930
9.85%	over $337,930

Questions

When are Minnesota estimated tax payments due for 2026?

Apr 15, 2026, Jun 15, 2026, Sep 15, 2026, Jan 15, 2027.

How much do I need to pay to avoid a penalty?

This calculator uses the federal safe harbor: 90% of this year's tax, or 100% of last year's (110% if your AGI is over $150,000), less withholding. A few states use a different share of the current year's tax, so check the Minnesota estimated-tax instructions too.