2022 – 01/06 The IRS has issued a reminder about checking your 2021 tax liability to avoid being subject to estimated tax penalties, which apply if you underpay your taxes. Taxpayers who paid too little tax during 2021 can still avoid a surprise tax-time bill and possible penalty by making a quarterly estimated tax payment to the IRS. The deadline for making a payment for the fourth quarter of 2021 is Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022. Contact us with questions. For more details from the IRS:
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