Deductions & credits

If you have satisfied the amount needed to avoid a penalty then the 4th quarter payment is not needed ...

 

The following is the general rule:

 

You must pay estimated tax for 2021 if both of the following apply.

  • You expect to owe at least $1,000 in tax for 2021 after subtracting your withholding and tax credits.
  • You expect your withholding and tax credits to be less than the smaller of:                                                                A)  90% of the tax to be shown on your 2021 tax return, or                                                                                    B) 100% of the tax shown on your 2020 tax return. Your 2020 tax return must cover all 12 months.

 

Note: If your AGI for 2020 was more than $150,000 ($75,000 if your filing status for 2021 is married filing a separate return), substitute 110% for 100% in (2b)