Keeping the Tax Underpayment Penalty at Bay

With the 2013 tax year behind you, now is the time to plan appropriately to make sufficient estimated tax payments. An underpayment of estimated tax may apply if you still owe $1,000 or more in additional tax after accounting for withholdings and estimated payments made throughout the year. Remember, to avoid underpayment penalties you are required to prepay either;

• 100% of last year's tax obligation* OR