What to do if employer did not withhold taxes?

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September 30, 2022
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My employer did not withhold any state (Kentucky) or federal taxes from my check for the first few months. WHat should I do to avoid penalties at tax time?

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xmasbaby0

Level 15

For the first few months? Did the employer begin to withhold tax as the year went on? All you can do is enter the W-2 exactly as it appears when you receive it and see if enough was withheld. If they did not withhold enough then you might owe tax due when you file your tax return. You have not mentioned any other details about your situation such as your income, your filing status or whether you have dependents, so we cannot guess whether you will owe.

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xmasbaby0

Level 15

Try the taxcaster tool to see where you might stand

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/calculators/taxcaster/

HWells327Author

Level 2

Thank you! Yes, they have since started to withhold taxes. I make less than $50k/year. My HR convinced me not to make any catch up payments but I'm nervous that I will get a penalty come tax time and would rather just make some extra payments or a lump sum payment up front is possible.