5. This year Lloyd, a single taxpayer,
estimates that his tax liability will be $11,950. Last year, his
total tax liability was $16,300.
He estimates that his tax withholding from his employer will be
$9,035.
a. How much does Lloyd need to increase his withholding by (for the year), in order to avoid the underpayment penalty?
Increase in withholding: _____?___
Estimated Tax Liability | 11950 | |||
Total Tax Liability PY | 16300 | |||
Withholding Taxes | 9035 | |||
Underpayment Penalty will be levied if: | ||||
A | (Estimated Tax Liability-Withholding Taxes-Refundable Credit)>1000 | |||
B | 90% of Current Year Tax Liability | |||
C | 100% of Last year returned Tax Liablity | |||
A | (11950-9035-0) | 2915 | ||
B | 90% of 11950 | 10755 | ||
C | 100% of 16300 | 16300 | ||
In order to have nil tax underpayment liability; (11950-1000) | ||||
Withholding Taxes should be | 10950 | |||
Withholding Taxes Actual | 9035 | |||
Payment required to be made to avoid tax liability | 1915 | |||
Increase in Withholding Tax Liability | 1915 | |||
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