Dear Liz: I’m often required to make estimated quarterly payments and was always concerned I would miss one of them.
A few years ago, I came across the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) that is offered by the U.S. Treasury. The beauty of the system is that once it is set up, there is nothing more for me to do. I set up all the payments I need to make and the system takes care of it.
I just have to set it up each year at the time I file my tax return. I have been using the system for several years and have had no issues whatsoever with it.
Answer: Thanks for sharing your experience with EFTPS. While that system allows you to schedule payments up to 365 days in advance, the Direct Pay option for individuals allows scheduling only up to 30 days in advance.