https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/if-my-w4-is-filled-out-correctly-how-could-i-have-a-25-underpayment-penalty/01/3126921#M1146685 I am married filed jointly with 4 dependents and my W4 reflects as such. This is my only W2, only source of income spouse does not work. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:10:14 GMT garlaramo 2026-02-10T10:10:14Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/if-my-w4-is-filled-out-correctly-how-could-i-have-a-25-underpayment-penalty/01/3126921#M1146685 I am married filed jointly with 4 dependents and my W4 reflects as such. This is my only W2, only source of income spouse does not work. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:10:14 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/if-my-w4-is-filled-out-correctly-how-could-i-have-a-25-underpayment-penalty/01/3126921#M1146685 garlaramo 2026-02-10T10:10:14Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-if-my-w4-is-filled-out-correctly-how-could-i-have-a-25-underpayment-penalty/01/3127073#M1146734 <P>Payroll took the wrong&nbsp; amount for&nbsp; withholding.</P> Wed, 10 Jan 2024 14:49:15 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-if-my-w4-is-filled-out-correctly-how-could-i-have-a-25-underpayment-penalty/01/3127073#M1146734 ee-ea 2024-01-10T14:49:15Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-if-my-w4-is-filled-out-correctly-how-could-i-have-a-25-underpayment-penalty/01/3127124#M1146767 <P>Assuming this is for your 2023 tax return, several possibilities</P> <P>1) Payroll took out the wrong amount from your paychecks.</P> <P>2) You filled out the W-4 wrong. (Happens often, as the instructions are not really as clear as they could be)</P> <P>3) You recieved a lump sum amount of money for something where taxes were not withheld and you did not pay estimated taxes. For example, if you received a bonus, or have income reported to you on a 1099-MISC or 1099-NEC and it doesn't show any taxes withheld, or if you sold something such as a house or a car, for a large amount of money and did not pay estimated taxes on that income.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> Wed, 10 Jan 2024 15:44:10 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-if-my-w4-is-filled-out-correctly-how-could-i-have-a-25-underpayment-penalty/01/3127124#M1146767 Carl 2024-01-10T15:44:10Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-if-my-w4-is-filled-out-correctly-how-could-i-have-a-25-underpayment-penalty/01/3128675#M1147416 <P>My W4 is correct, they are not complicated to fill out. Married filed jointly, 4 dependents under 17 so 8,000. Spouse doesn’t work, this is my only income W2. No bonus or other income or sum that didn’t have taxes taken out so I see that my employer didn’t take out the correct amount of taxes so my real question at this point is who should be responsible? If the employee screwed up shouldn’t they pay the penalty? How does that work with the IRS?&nbsp;</P> Fri, 12 Jan 2024 15:07:18 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-if-my-w4-is-filled-out-correctly-how-could-i-have-a-25-underpayment-penalty/01/3128675#M1147416 garlaramo 2024-01-12T15:07:18Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-if-my-w4-is-filled-out-correctly-how-could-i-have-a-25-underpayment-penalty/01/3128676#M1147417 <P>So are they responsible for paying the penalty?&nbsp;</P> Fri, 12 Jan 2024 15:07:53 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-if-my-w4-is-filled-out-correctly-how-could-i-have-a-25-underpayment-penalty/01/3128676#M1147417 garlaramo 2024-01-12T15:07:53Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-if-my-w4-is-filled-out-correctly-how-could-i-have-a-25-underpayment-penalty/01/3128693#M1147424 <P>unfortunately, no.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> Fri, 12 Jan 2024 15:40:51 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-if-my-w4-is-filled-out-correctly-how-could-i-have-a-25-underpayment-penalty/01/3128693#M1147424 Carl 2024-01-12T15:40:51Z