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posted Jun 7, 2019 4:20:25 PM

To avoid an underpayment penalty on my 2018 taxes, do I use the amount on 1040 Line 47 or Line 63?

I had energy credits in 2017 that greatly reduced the tax from Line 47 to "total tax" on Line 63.  Which figure should I use to ensure that I pre-pay at least 100% of my 2017 tax?

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Level 5
Jun 7, 2019 4:20:27 PM

Line 63, Total Tax, that's the amount you need to pay in to avoid a penalty.

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Level 5
Jun 7, 2019 4:20:27 PM

Line 63, Total Tax, that's the amount you need to pay in to avoid a penalty.