Time for filing estimated income tax by individuals.

(a) In general. Estimated tax required by Code Section 48-7-114 from an individual not regarded as a farmer or fisherman shall be filed with the commissioner on or before April 15 of the taxable year, except that if the requirements of subsection (b) of Code Section 48-7-114 are first met:

(1) On or after April 1 and before June 1 of the taxable year, the estimated tax shall be filed on or before June 15 of the taxable year;

(2) On or after June 1 and before September 1 of the taxable year, the estimated tax shall be filed on or before September 15 of the taxable year; or

(3) On or after September 1 of the taxable year, the estimated tax shall be filed on or before January 15 of the succeeding year.

(b) Farmers and fishermen. Estimated tax required by Code Section 48-7-114 from individuals whose estimated gross income from farming or fishing for the taxable year is at least two-thirds of the total estimated gross income from all sources for the taxable year may be filed, in lieu of the time prescribed in subsection (a) of this Code section, at any time on or before January 15 of the succeeding taxable year.