jarred\'s 2018 tax liability is $952. He had no withholdings and did not make an
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jarred's 2018 tax liability is $952. He had no withholdings and did not make any estimated payments. his 2017 tax liability was$1,211. did he owe an estimated tax payment penalty for 2018? why or why not?
A.no. Jared does not owe a penalty because his 2018 tax liability is less than $1,000
B.no. Jared does not owe a penalty because he was no direct to withholding.
C. yes. Jared owes a penalty because his 2017 tax liability was greater than his 2018 liability
D. yes.Jared owes a potentially because he should have made estimated payments.
Explanation / Answer
Advance tax is to be paid if Tax liability after withholdings exceed 10% of Total Tax liability and also exceeds $ 1,000 for the year.
In the given case, Jarred's tax liability is less than $ 1,000 (only $ 952). Hence, he is exempt from paying of estimated tax on that year.
Hence no penalty can be levied on him for non-payment of estimated tax.
Answer for this question is 'A'
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