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I Owe a Lot of Taxes...
Why Does This Happen and What Can I Do About it?

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Module 1: Introduction & Prevention Overview

Module 2: Prevention Through Quarterlies

Module 3: Quarterlies Activity

Instruction Video

Links to download our Quarterly Spreadsheet

Answer Video

Module 4: Prevention Through Withholdings

Module 5: Withholdings Activity

Instruction Video

Link to download a W4 form

Answer Video

Module 6: Prevention Trivia & Activity

Let's Apply This to You!

Now that you’ve learned how to calculate quarterly estimated taxes and complete a correct W4 form, it’s time to apply this to your unique situation!​

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**These activities are presented as an opportunity for you to practice applying these concepts. You are not required to make any quarterly payments to the IRS or submit any W4 forms to your employers if you prefer not to.**

If you earn 1099 income, fill out the Quarterly Estimated Tax spreadsheet with your income year to date. Take a look at the recommended federal and state amounts and consider starting your quarterly estimated tax payments in the next quarter.​​

Calculate your quarterlies

Fill out your W4 form

If you earn W2 income, fill out an updated W4 form. Include additional withholdings if necessary.​

Module 7: Handling Tax Debt

Module 8: Handling Tax Debt Trivia & Activity

Let's Set up Your Online Accounts!

**These activities are presented as an opportunity for you to practice applying these concepts. You are not required to make any online accounts if you do not want to.**

Your IRS online account is a great resource for setting up and editing payment plans, monitoring your prior year tax debt, and confirming your completed quarterly estimated tax payments.

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In this activity, you will set up your online IRS account. The entire process can take up to 10-15 minutes, so make sure you set aside enough time to complete the process. 

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If you already have an account, log in to make sure you still have access, and click through each of the pages to familiarize yourself with all that you have access to.

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Instructions:

  1. Visit this link and click on “sign in to your online account.”

  2. Then click on “Create a new account using ID.me.”

  3. Follow the prompts to complete account set up.

Federal IRS Online Account

If your state has income taxes, they most likely have the option to create an online account on their Tax and Revenue Website. This will make it easier to monitor your taxes at the state level.

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In this activity, you will set up your state online account. The entire process can take up to 5-10 minutes, so make sure you set aside enough time to complete the process. 

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If you already have an account, log in to make sure you still have access, and click through each of the pages to familiarize yourself with all that you have access to.

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If your state does not have income taxes, you can skip this activity.

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Instructions:

  1. Click here.

  2. Click on your state.

  3. Look on their website to see if they offer the option to open a personal online account. If so, go ahead and open an account.

State Tax Online Account

Module 9: Example Scenarios & Wrap up

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