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posted Feb 28, 2025 10:19:09 AM

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How come I received an underpayment penalty when I do not meet any of the requirements to receive one?

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Feb 28, 2025 10:29:39 AM

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Underpayment of estimated tax by individuals states:

Avoid a penalty

You may avoid the Underpayment of Estimated Tax by Individuals Penalty if:

  • Your filed tax return shows you owe less than $1,000 or
  • You paid at least 90% of the tax shown on the return for the taxable year or 100% of the tax shown on the return for the prior year, whichever amount is less. If your adjusted gross income (AGI) for 2023 was more than $150,000 ($75,000 if your filing status for 2024 is married filing separately), substitute 110% for 100%.

The IRS urges taxpayers to check into their options to avoid these penalties.

  • Check your withholding often and adjust it when your situation changes. To do this fill out a new Form W-4 and give it to your employer. The Tax Withholding Estimator is a helpful tool.
  • Estimated tax is the method used to pay tax on income that is not subject to withholding (for example, earnings from self-employment, interest, dividends, rents, alimony, etc.). Use Form 1040-ES to figure and pay estimated taxes on time.

 

Reference:

Topic no. 306, Penalty for underpayment of estimated tax