<prompt> Human: I just received a new job and its the first job where Im a 1099 contract worker. I get paid a straight hourly wage, so I will need to take care of the taxes myself. My first check will come in January, will I need to pay taxes quarterly, or can I pay them at the beginning of 2016? This is also in Michigan, if that makes a difference. Thanks  <response>: Start here but you are expected to pay quarterly taxes in 2015 if you expect to owe at least 1,000 in taxes. 