Why did quickbooks prompt me to pay federal taxes if I am self employed?

I'll give a brief overview about the taxes, forestmbrown. 

QuickBooks Self-Employed tracks your income and expenses. Then, calculates what you need to pay for each quarter. This is why you are prompted to make federal estimated tax payments. 

To learn more about the calculation of your self-employed taxes and how to pay it, you can read these articles:

• How QuickBooks Self-Employed tracks self-employment taxes
• Pay federal estimated quarterly taxes in QuickBooks Self-Employed
• QuickBooks Self-Employed Overview

You've got me here if you have additional questions regarding the process, or other concerns with your QuickBooks Self-Employed account. Take care and stay safe!