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You can schedule your payments up to one year in advance.  \nDo not mail this form if you use Web Pay.  \n  DETACH HERE   IF NO PAYMENT IS DUE, DO NOT MAIL THIS FORM   DETACH HERE    \nTAXABLE YEAR CAUTION: You may be required to pay electronically. See instructions.  CALIFORNIA FORM   \n2025 Estimated Tax for Individuals File and Pay by April 15, 2025 540-ES  \nFiscal year filers, enter year ending month: Year 2026  \n\n| Your first name | Initial | Last name |  |  | Your SSN or ITIN |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| If joint payment, spouse’s/RDP’s first name | Initial | Last name |  |  | Spouse’s/RDP’s SSN or ITIN |  |\n| Address (number and street, PO box or PMB no.) |  |  |  |  | Apt no./ste. no. | Payment\u003Cbr>Form\u003Cbr>1 |\n| City (If you have a foreign address, see instructions) |  |  | State | ZIP code |  |  |\n\nDo not combine this payment with payment of your tax due for 2024. 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