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December 16, 2023
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Estimated taxes

  • December 16, 2023
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Hello, I received a substantial bonus very recently.  The total withholding for this year from my regular salary plus what was withheld from the bonus will be significantly less than my total estimated 2023 taxes.  However, the total withholding is greater than 110% of my 2022 taxes.  Do I need to pay any estimated taxes?  Based on my reading, even though I will owe a significant amount of taxes when I file my 2023 taxes, I do not need to pay any estimated taxes for 2023.  My filing status is married filing jointly.  Am I missing anything or anything else I need to consider?  Thank you

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Employee
December 16, 2023
SusanY1
December 16, 2023

You understand the rules correctly regarding the requirement for estimates to avoid an underpayment penalty. The link given above by tagteam breaks out the additional details if you wish to delve further.   

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