To avoid the penalty, individuals will need to pay in at least 90% of the tax for the current year, or 100% of the tax shown on the return for the prior year, whichever is smaller, Tax Topic 306, IRS.gov. The estimated tax penalty is essentially a charge for interest for not paying taxes throughout the year.
Ispaghula husk (psyllium husk) is a prebiotic, and a relatively inexpensive one. It can be bought in bulk as a loose powder. A good dose is 10 grams (= 2 heaped teaspoons) twice daily. Ispaghula husk is a well-tolerated prebiotic: most people have no problems with it.spaghula husk (psyllium husk) is a prebiotic, and a relatively inexpensive one. It can be bought in bulk as a loose powder. A good dose is 10 grams (= 2 heaped teaspoons) twice daily. Ispaghula husk is a well-tolerated prebiotic: most people have no problems with it.
Metamucil is an example of a psyllium product that is often prescribed for constipation, but you can also buy psyllium at bulk stores or healthfood stores and add it to juice, water, apple sauce, smoothies - almost anything that is liquid or semi-liquid. You can also add it to foods. A typical dose of psyllium husks is one tablespoon (15 g) in one cup of liquid (250 ml). If you find it is constipating, soak the psyllium in 3 ounces (100 ml) of water overnight then take it in the morning with one cup of liquid.