Taxes
A Creator's Guide to Quarterly Estimated Taxes
Surprise! When you're self-employed, the government doesn't wait until the end of the year to get paid. If you expect to owe more than $1,000 in taxes, the IRS wants a "down payment" every quarter.
The "Why" and "When"
Why pay quarterly? Because the IRS likes their money upfront. If you wait until April to pay for the whole previous year, they will hit you with underpayment penalties.
When are they due? The deadlines are typically:
- April 15
- June 15
- September 15
- January 15 of the next year
How Much Do You Owe?
This is where it gets tricky for creators. Your income is rarely the same every month. This is why Keepify uses your Gross Monthly Revenue to categorize your service tier—it allows us to keep a pulse on your earnings so your quarterly estimates are accurate.
The Keepify Strategy
We focus on Income Security and Maximizing Take-Home Pay. By handling your 1099 filings and administrative support, we ensure you’re never caught off guard by a massive tax bill you weren't expecting.
Never Miss a Payment
Our AI Compliance Calendar tracks these deadlines for you, so you can stay compliant without the headache.
View the Compliance CalendarOnlyFans creator? Estimated taxes work the same way, but your 1099 will come from Fenix Internet LLC, not OnlyFans directly — see our OnlyFans LLC & taxes guide for the full explanation, or visit the creator business hub for your specific platform.