I never said the estimated payments must be even. But it is the general expectation. If payments are are not, then you must file form 2210. Like many forms it is not difficult but it does take more documentation. Also some people find it tricky.Estimated payments need not be even across the year. However, if you're not annualizing your income with schedule AI, it is true that making estimated payments evenly is most efficient.Because estimated payments are not automatically timely. And they are expected to be even across the year. But withholding is always timely.
Withholding is not always timely. However, it will be considered timely as long as you withhold enough to completely meet the safe harbor amount.
Withhold certainly always is considered timely. Sure if not enough is withheld you will underpay but not because it wasn’t timely. It is because withholding was inadequate. It was still timely just not enough.
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