In: Accounting
This year Lloyd, a single taxpayer, estimates that his tax
liability will be $11,500. Last year, his total tax liability was
$16,000.
He estimates that his tax withholding from his employer will be
$8,750.
a. How much does Lloyd need to increase his withholding by (for the year), in order to avoid the underpayment penalty?
Increase in Withholding | ? |
b. Assuming Lloyd does not make any additional payments, what is the amount of his underpayment penalty? Assume the federal short-term rate is 5 percent. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your final answers to 2 decimal places.)
Dates | Actual Withholding | Required Withholding | Over (Under) Withheld | Penalty Per Quarter |
April 15th | ||||
June 15th | ||||
September 15th | ||||
January 15th | ||||
Total |