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New Member
posted Feb 16, 2020 2:34:27 PM

How are estimated taxes calculated ?

For 2020

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Expert Alumni
Feb 16, 2020 2:57:55 PM

Based on your 2019 tax information, the program uses one of the lower of the IRS approved methods form below to calculate your estimated tax payments. 

  • 90% of your estimated 2020 taxes
  • 100% (110%) of your actual 2019 taxes

I am attaching a TurboTaxHelp article for your reference:


Estimated taxes

 

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Expert Alumni
Feb 16, 2020 2:57:55 PM

Based on your 2019 tax information, the program uses one of the lower of the IRS approved methods form below to calculate your estimated tax payments. 

  • 90% of your estimated 2020 taxes
  • 100% (110%) of your actual 2019 taxes

I am attaching a TurboTaxHelp article for your reference:


Estimated taxes