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The answer is NO. Because the U.S. tax system is pay as you go, you need to pay and file on a quarterly basis by the estimated tax due date or you'll be charged a penalty.

Once a due date has passed, the IRS will typically dock 0.5% of the entire amount you owe. For each partial or full month you don't pay the tax in full, the penalty increases. It's capped at 25%.

Answer: Generally, if you determine you need to make estimated tax payments for estimated income tax and estimated self-employment tax, you can make quarterly estimated tax payments or pay all of the amount due on the first quarterly payment due date. Special rules apply to farmers and fishermen.

For estimated tax purposes, the year is divided into four payment periods. Each period has a specific payment due date. If you don't pay enough tax by the due date of each of the payment periods, you may be charged a penalty even if you are due a refund when you file your income tax return.

How do I make estimated tax payments? Payments can be made via Quick Pay or in My Tax Account. Complete and print the interactive Form 1-ES Voucher. Call us at (608) 266-2486 to request vouchers.

You may send estimated tax payments with Form 1040-ES by mail, or you can pay online, by phone or from your mobile device using the IRS2Go app. You can also make your estimated tax payments through your online account, where you can see your payment history and other tax records. Go to IRS.gov/account.

Alternatively, taxpayers can schedule electronic funds withdrawal for up to four estimated tax payments at the time that they electronically file their Form 1040. Taxpayers can make payments more often than quarterly. They just need to pay each period's total by the end of the quarter.