This year, Paula and Simon $($married filing jointly$)$ estimate that their tax liability will be $$212,000.$ Last year, their total tal was $$178,000.$ They estimate that their tax withholding from their employers will be $$184,200.$

Required:

a$.$ Are Paula and Simon required to increase their withholdings or make estimated tax payments this year to avoid the underpayment penalty?

b$.$ By how much, if any, must Paula and Simon increase their withholding and$/$or estimated tax payments for the year to avoid underpayment penalties?

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By how much, if any, must Paula and Simon increase their withholding and$/$or estimated tax payments for the year to avoid underpayment penalties?

Increase in withholding