October 18, 2010 12:00 am

Understanding the IRS?

It may become easier following enactment of the Plain Writing Act of 2010. Signed into law on October 13, 2010, it requires the IRS to translate its documents into “plain writing” within 1 year. Plain writing means language that is clear, concise, well organized, and follows other best practices appropriate to the subject.

Source: H.R. 946

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Tax Glossary

Estimated tax

Advance payment of current tax liability based either on wage withholdings or installment payments of your estimated tax liability. To avoid penalties, you generally must pay to the IRS either 90% of your final tax liability, or either 100% or 110% of the prior year’s tax liability, depending on your adjusted gross income.

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