Question

Krete is an unmarried taxpayer with income exclusively from wages. By December 31, year 1, Krete's employer has withheld $16,000 in federal income taxes and Krete has made no estimated tax payments. On April 15, year 2, Krete timely filed for an extension request to file her individual tax return, and paid $300 of additional taxes. Krete's year 1 tax liability was $16,500 when she timely filed her return on April 30, year 2, and paid the remaining tax liability balance. What amount would be subject to the penalty for underpayment of estimated taxes?

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is: $0

Explanation:

Krete would have been forced to pay a penalty only if her taxes due after withholdings were over $1,000 . Since she only owed $200 in taxes, she will not receive any penalty for underpayment. But she will still have to pay a penalty for not paying the $200 she owes (this is a separate penalty).