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Tax Underpayment Penalties

The Tax Underpayment Penalty is a penalty imposed by the Internal Revenue Service for failing to pay sufficient estimated tax payments or withholding taxes throughout the year.

To avoid this penalty, taxpayers should make sure to calculate their estimated taxes accurately, keep track of their income and expenses throughout the year, and adjust their withholdings if necessary.

A little planning goes a long way to avoiding Underpayment Penalties. Generally, you will avoid the underpayment penalty if you owe less than $1,000 in taxes, or if you paid at least 90% of the taxes due for the current year.

If you are underpaid this year, we can help you determine if you need to adjust your withholdings.

Click here for a quick look at the underpayment of estimated tax by individual penalty.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your business taxes, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Dana McBroom

Certified Public Accountant

About The Author

Dana joined Howard, Howard and Hodges in 1988 and became a partner in 2016. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and an MBA from the University of Central Florida. She is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Certified Specialist in Retirement Planning, Qualified 401(k) Administrator, and Certified Valuation Analyst, with experience in estates and trusts, retirement plans, income tax preparation and consulting, business valuations, mergers and acquisitions, and litigation support. Dana is a member of the AICPA and the Florida Institute of CPAs. A Seminole County native, she volunteers with Seminole County Schools and Northland Community Church, and serves on the Seminole County Port Authority and Central Florida Regional Hospital boards.

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