retained tax is called withheld tax, tax withholding etc.

来源: 2014-02-01 15:13:47 [旧帖] [给我悄悄话] 本文已被阅读:

Tax withholding is an estimation, usually taxpayer file a W-4 with employer to tell them how much to withhold.  


IRS knows it's an estimation so if for the first year your actual tax is more than $500 over the withheld tax, there is no penalty.  And you should adjust your W-4 for the next year.

If second year you keep having this problem (>$500), then you have to pay a penalty.  Detail of calculation is on your tax form. 

So is this your first year that you have to pay more than $500 in tax return?